Thomas Heilman

SwimSwam Pulse: 56.5% Think 1-2 U.S. World Junior Swimmers Will Make Olympic Team

Leah Hayes and Maximus Williamson are the clear candidates to make the Olympic team after racing at World Juniors, but there are other contenders.

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Doha 2024 Worlds Qualifying: Where Do the American Men Stand?

Since so many are prioritizing other meets, there are opportunities for American men to claim medals and earn prize money that could extend their careers.

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Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Boys High School Class Of 2025

Thomas Heilman (pictured) leads this class, and is arguably one of the best male recruits in the history of American swimming.

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Where the Name Michael Phelps Still Appears in the Record Books

Though Michael Phelps no longer holds an individual World Record, he still holds Olympic, American, National Age Group, and meet records.

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Thomas Heilman Unpacks His First World Championships Performance and Gold Medal

16 year old Thomas Heilman dives deep detailing his first World Championships experience, and he responds to the college commit question.

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Tutti I Numeri E Le Curiosità Dei Finalisti Dei Mondiali Di Fukuoka

Alcuni dati, numeri e curiosità sui finalisti degli ultimi Campionati del Mondo di nuoto, che si sono chiusi a Fukuoka 2 settimane fa

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A De-Briefing Of Team USA’s Prospects Headed Into The Paris Olympics

Now that the dust has settled on the 2023 World Championships, where is Team USA at headed into the Paris Olympic games next summer?

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SwimSwam’s Awards for the 2023 World Championships — Men’s Edition

Qin Haiyang set four Asian records in his first five swims en route to SwimSwam’s Male Swimmer of the Meet honor for the 2023 World Championships.

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Laon Kim Blasts 50.39 100 Free To Become Fastest 15-Year-Old In Canadian History

Kim took off more than six-tenths from his previous best time of 51.05, which stands as the Canadian NAG record in the 13-14 age group.

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Luka Mijatovic Lowers Own 13-14 200 Freestyle NAG With 1:50.40

Luka Mijatovic broke his own NAG record in the 200 freestyle that he swam at US Nationals during a time trial in June.

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Shareef Elaydi Swims 54.73 100 Fly For #4 Fastest 13-14 Ever; Rowan Cox 53.14 #8 15-16

Shareef Elaydi has dropped over four seconds in the 100 fly over the past year and will have another chance to move up the rankings tonight in the ‘B’ final.

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14 Year Old Luka Mijatovic Breaks Oldest NAG In The Books With 15:27.38 1500 Freestyle

Luka Mijatovic broke the oldest NAG record in the books swimming a 15:27.38 in Irvine for third place at Summer Junior Nationals.

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Men’s Medley Relay Line-Up Predications: Straightforward Swaps for USA, but Will It Win?

With the USA desperately seeking their first relay gold, the team will turn to emerging sprint star and rookie Jack Alexy to anchor them home

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Huske, Harkin, and M. King Amongst Those Put On Medley Relay Heats Teams (FULL LINEUPS)

Despite being America’s best 100 butterflyer, Torri Huske (pictured) will be racing the heats of the women’s medley relay.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 7 North America Recap: Jersey Boys Impress, Liendo Rebounds For Silver

Jack Alexy and Dare Rose continue to impress at their first senior international meet, while Josh Liendo took down a Canadian record.

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