Simone Manuel

The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel’s Triple Triumph On Day 7

Just as he has done at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel is slated for three finals swims on Day 7 in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Magic Highlights Day 6

Simone Manuel, Cate Campbell and Sarah Sjostrom had yet another showdown in the women’s 100 freestyle on Day 6 of the parallel universe 2020 Games.

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World Record-Holder Regan Smith To Defer Stanford Enrollment In Olympic Year

World champion backstroker and #1-ranked NCAA prospect Regan Smith will take a gap year from college competition in 2020-2021.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel, Chalmers Have Epic Day 5 Showdown

In a rematch of their clash at the 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel and Kyle Chalmers square off in the final of the men’s 100 free on Day 5 in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Milak Soars, Hosszu Defends On Day 4

Kristof Milak and Katinka Hosszu both continued to show their dominance in the men’s 200 fly and women’s 200 IM, respectively, on Day 4 in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Smith, Murphy & King Lead U.S. Gold Rush

Regan Smith, Ryan Murphy and Lilly King all take down world records en route to gold on Day 3 of our parallel universe 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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Looking Back at Day 8 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

Without further ado, let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 8th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel, Dressel Chasing Barriers On Day 8

Four years ago, 19-year-olds Abbey Weitzeil and Simone Manuel made their first Olympic teams. They would have battled for a return in the 50 free today.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Highlights Day 6 Events

Simone Manuel is the defending Olympic champ and two-time defending World champ in the 100 free, originally scheduled for today at U.S. Olympic Trials.

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Looking Back at Day 6 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 6th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.

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Looking Back at Day 5 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

Let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 5th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s 200/1500 Double On Day 4

Today would have marked Katie Ledecky’s 200 free/1500 free double at U.S. Olympic Trials. And Luca Urlando had a shot at history as an 18-and-under.

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Whitley, Neal, Jones, LeVant, Hinds Advised USA Swimming on BLM Statement

The group advised the organization on its second of two statements amid national calls for change following the murder of George Floyd in May.

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Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #10-1

In the men’s 100 free, several 48’s might not make it to the semifinals. And a 47 might not even make the final!

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Katie Ledecky Gives Glimpse Into Her Tokyo Olympic Games Schedule

Although she says she doesn’t count on a certain number of medals, American Katie Ledecky does have her eye on a certain number of events in Tokyo.

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