Ryan Held

2023 World Championships Day 6 Prelims Preview: Can Liendo Claim 100 Fly Victory?

In the absence of Caeleb Dressel and Kristof Milak, the men’s 100 butterfly is wide-open for Canadian Josh Liendo to claim his first World title.

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2023 World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky swam the top prelims time in the 400 free, setting herself up well for her Day 1 finals showdown with Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh.

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2023 World Championships Relay Lineups: Weitzeil Over Walsh In U.S. W. 4×100 FR Prelims

Despite Walsh finishing third and Weitzeil finishing second in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, Weitzeil was put on the prelims relay over Walsh.

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2023 World Champs Preview: China Eyes Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay Upset Over Italy, U.S.

The numbers indicate that China could be on the verge of its first-ever medal in this event if they’re clicking at the right time.

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Anteprime Mondiali 2023: I Giochi Si Riaprono Nella 4×100 Maschile

Prepariamoci a vivere sette giorni di nuoto di altissimo livello ai Campionati del Mondo di nuoto 2023 conoscendo i protagonisti

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2023 World Champs Preview: U.S. Winning Streak At Risk in Men’s 4×100 Free Relay

The Americans have topped the podium in the men’s 4×100 freestyle relay at the past five major international meets. Is their winning streak in jeopardy?

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Anteprime Mondiali: L’Australia Manterrà Il Dominio Nella 4×100 Stile Mista?

Prepariamoci a vivere sette giorni di nuoto di altissimo livello ai Campionati del Mondo di nuoto 2023 conoscendo i protagonisti

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2023 World Champs Preview: Australia Looks to Retain Sprint Dominance in Mixed Fr Relay

After snapping the US’s record of three straight victories in the 4×100 Mixed Free Relay, the Aussies will look to improve upon their WR mark of last summer.

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Previewing the Potential Mixed Relays Line-Ups for the United States in Fukuoka

Part of the WR team in the 4×50 mixed medley relay, Kate Douglass factors heavily into both mixed relays as we crunch the numbers on the potential US teams.

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Youngest, Oldest, and Twins! On Team USA for 2023 World Championships

A wave of youth has taken over Team USA, with 9 teenagers set to represent the stars and stripes in pool swimming in Fukuoka (above, Claire Weinstein).

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The Hits And Misses Of The 2023 U.S. National Championships

As Team USA prepares for the World Championships, we break down our biggest takeaways from their showing at this year’s National Championships.

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Anteprime Mondiali 2023: I 50 Metri Stile Libero Maschili

Anteprime Mondiali di Fukuoka 2023. In questo articolo analizziamo i possibili finalisti dei 50 metri stile libero maschili

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2023 Worlds Previews: Proud Has Hot Hand In The 50 FR as Resurgent Stars Aim at Medals

After winning gold at last year’s Worlds, Commonwealth Games, and European Championships, Ben Proud comes into 2023 Worlds riding the hot hand.

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Ryan Held: Swim for “The little 8-year-old you that fell in love with swimming”

This marks the first time Held will have ever competed in an individual event at a LCM world championships or Olympic Games.

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Breaking Down Who Could Swim the Stroke 50s for Team USA at 2023 World Championships

Lydia Jacoby will likely join Lilly King in the 50 breast, but will Nic Fink have a teammate and how does Michael Andrew’s absence affect the 50 fly?

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