Gold Medal Minute

What Will Michael Andrew Swim at World Championship Trials?

Will Michael Andrew swim 200 IM at World Championship Trials or 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials? We ask him about his lineup and we play the prediction game.

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Simone Manuel’s Journey Back to Swimming Since the Tokyo Olympics

If you want to know what taking care of your physical and mental health looks like,  five-time Olympic medalist Simone Manuel unpacks it here. 

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Jordan Crooks vs. Josh Liendo NCAA Championship Predictions

The sprint-show at Men’s NCAA DI Champs pits Tennessee’s Jordan Crooks against Florida Gator Josh Leindo. What are your predictions?

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Carson Foster vs. Leon Marchand NCAA Championship Predictions

NCAA Champs remains the greatest 3-day meet ever, and Foster vs. Marchand is just one reason why we keep loving this sport. How fast will they swim?

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Will Lydia Jacoby Win At 2023 Women’s NCAA DI Championships?

Does winning Olympic gold equal winning an NCAA Championship title? Not always, but in this situation I think it does. What do you think?

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How Does Katie Ledecky Handle Bad Swim Practices?

Katie Ledecky suffers in swim practice too. The Olympic swimming star details a few tough workouts–sets where she actually missed her intervals.

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Maggie MacNeil Wants To End Her NCAA Career On Her Terms

After fracturing her elbow last year, Olympic champion Maggie MacNeil intends to end her NCAA career on her terms. How fast will she swim?

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Emma Weyant Returns to NCAA Competition And Releases Sporti Swim Collection

On the heels of Emma Weyant’s Sporti Swim Collection release she announces she is returning to NCAA competition this weekend with the Gators.

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Alex and Gretchen Walsh Sporti Swim Collaboration Behind The Scenes

The Walsh Sisters go behind the scenes unpacking the process behind their Sporti Swim Collaboration, the media creation, and what’s coming next…

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Gretchen Walsh Powers Up For UVA Sophomore Year After Successful Summer

After a big breakout freshman year at UVA and a successful summer, Gretchen Walsh is positioned to wow college swimming fans…

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How Many Events Should Shaine Casas Swim At Elite Long Course Swim Meets?

With “Duel In The Pool” mere days away, Shaine Casas has another opportunity to sharpen his knife in international competition.

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Why 15 Year Old Swimmer Thomas Heilman Is Set Up For Long-term Success

Heilman hit his taper at U.S. International Team Trials, qualifying for the Jr Pan Pacs in three events, which will be his national team trip.

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Michael Andrew Analyzes World Championships With His Eyes on 200 IM For Paris

After World Champs and a short break, Michael Andrew is focused on the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 200 IM. And he joked saying “not” the 150 IM.

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Can Hunter Armstrong Break Ryan Murphy’s 100 Back World Record?

With an Olympic Games under his belt and a 50 back world record at U.S. International Team Trials, Hunter edges closer to Murphy’s 100 back world record…

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Can Carson Foster Win 400 IM Gold At World Championships?

Carson Foster has the talent win, but the 400 IM field is wide open. On this first step in the march to the 2024 Olympics how fast will he swim?

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