Thomas Heilman

2023 World Champs Previews: A Dearth of Champions Ushers New Blood in the Men’s 100 Fly

For the first time since 2001, the last time the World Championships were held in Fukuoka, there is no defending champion in the men’s 100 fly.

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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 Fukuoka 2023: I 200 Metri Farfalla Maschili

 Prepariamoci a vivere sette giorni di nuoto di altissimo livello ai Mondiali di nuoto 2023 conoscendo i protagonisti e le sfide più attese

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2023 World Champs Preview: Tomoru Honda Readies For 200 Fly Takeover

In Kristof Milak of Hungary’s absence, Japanese Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda is primed to rise to the occasion and grab the gold on his home turf.

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The Last Word (or Two) on the U.S.’s 2023 World Championships Selection Procedure

Should we have been surprised by the change in 50 selection procedure? History tells us no and in fact the US does more for the 50 winners than you may think

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Il Lituano Tajus Juska E’ Il Terzo 14Enne Più Veloce Della Storia Nei 100 Stile

Il Lituano Tajus Juska, classe 2009, è diventato uno dei quattordicenni più veloci di sempre nei 100 stile libero maschili a Belgrado

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Tajus Juska Becomes One of the Fastest 14-Year-Old 100 Freestylers Ever with 50.52

Only Romanian world record holder David Popovici (49.82) and England’s Jacob Whittle (49.97) appear to have been faster than Tajus Juska at 14 years old.

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USA Swimming Updates World’s Roster, including 50s Decisions; Casas to Swim 50 Fly

The second entry spots for the 50s of stroke have been announced. Shaine Casas adds the 50 fly to his event line-up that previously only included the 200 IM

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The Best SwimSwam Comments From The 2023 U.S. National Championships

Let’s take a look at some of the top SwimSwam comments from the articles written during the 2023 U.S. National Championships.

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NCAA Programs With The Most Athletes On The 2023 US World Championships Team

The Texas men and women lead the way with the most athletes representing the US this summer in Fukuoka Japan next month for Worlds.

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2023 U.S. Nationals: Official SwimSwam Awards

In this article, we break down the best of the best from last week’s U.S. Nationals meet, which decided the 2023 U.S. National Championship team.

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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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2023-24 National Team Rankings: Douglass Leads All with 6, CFoster Atop the Men’s Roster

Kate Douglass currently sits in the National Team rankings in a whopping six events spanning freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly and IM.

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Shaine Casas And His Rollercoaster Journey Onto The 2023 U.S. World Championships Team

After not being at his best all week, Casas pushed through up to his final event at U.S. Nationals to get himself a spot on the World Championships team.

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