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Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris
Read full article: Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across ParisLéon Marchand completed his dominating run through the Paris Olympics, capturing his fourth swimming gold with another runaway victory in the 200-meter individual medley Friday night.
Katie Ledecky joins an elite club with another dominating performance at the US nationals
Read full article: Katie Ledecky joins an elite club with another dominating performance at the US nationalsKatie Ledecky has joined an elite club, earning her sixth trip to the world championships with a dominating victory in the 800-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals.
Former UF swimmer Ryan Lochte puts 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction
Read full article: Former UF swimmer Ryan Lochte puts 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auctionAll of Ryan Lochte's Olympic silver and bronze medals are up for auction, with the proceeds going to a charity benefitting children.
Simone says: Olympic champ pushes for change in, out of pool
Read full article: Simone says: Olympic champ pushes for change in, out of poolOutside of it, the Olympic champion is pushing herself in a new endeavor to boost the profile of women’s sports. AdShe’s aiming to defend her 100 free title at the Tokyo Olympics, delayed for a year by the coronavirus pandemic. When Stanford closed its facilities last March, Manuel and training partner Katie Ledecky found a backyard pool to work out in. He failed to make it out of the preliminaries, finishing 32nd in the 100 free and 25th in the 100 breaststroke. Blake Pieroni won the men’s 100 free in 49.19 seconds.
Swimmer Ryan Lochte miffed at his times in return to racing
Read full article: Swimmer Ryan Lochte miffed at his times in return to racing“This is probably going to go down as my worst meet that I’ve ever had,” he said by phone from Sarasota, Florida. Lochte figures he’s competed in just seven meets since 2016. Lochte said he’s still in touch with Phelps, who retired after Rio and has three boys of his own now. Lochte looks around the pool deck at his young competitors and admits not knowing their names and who is the fastest. It’s still fun.”Lochte still has his supporters, whether it’s his fans who know he’s always willing to accommodate their requests or those in the sport.
With COVID-19 surging, swimmers return to racing in the US
Read full article: With COVID-19 surging, swimmers return to racing in the USIrvine is hosting about 240 swimmers — a mix of national team members, collegians and high schoolers — competing outdoors under strict safety guidelines at a time when COVID-19 is surging again in many parts of the country. Ryan Lochte, seeking to make his fifth Olympic team at age 36, is competing at the U.S. Open site in Sarasota, Florida. Swimmers enter the complex through a designated spot and follow a progression from the warm-up pool, competition pool, warm-down pool and exit. The number of swimmers who can be in the same lane training at the same time is limited to a maximum of four. Multiple sessions are being staged to keep the number of swimmers at the complex at one time lower.
Lochte to compete in 1st major US meet since pandemic began
Read full article: Lochte to compete in 1st major US meet since pandemic beganSARASOTA, Fla. – Ryan Lochte is launching his bid to make a fifth Olympic team in the first major U.S. meet since the coronavirus pandemic shut down sports in mid-March. He’s seeded third in the 100 and 200 backstrokes, fifth in the 100 freestyle and sixth in the 200 free. The 12-time medalist is the second-most decorated Olympic swimmer behind Michael Phelps. Lochte has competed in few events since the 2016 Rio Games, where he won a gold on the 4x200 freestyle relay. Lochte gained infamy in Rio after an incident at a gas station that resulted in a 10-month suspension.
Ryan Lochte Says He Has 'New Perspective on Life' Following Rehab Treatment and Welcoming
Read full article: Ryan Lochte Says He Has 'New Perspective on Life' Following Rehab Treatment and WelcomingRyan Lochte is ready to dive back into competitive swimming head first, and the 12-time Olympic medalist isn't shying away from talking about his tumultuous last three years. "On a daily basis, I'm just trying to be the best version [of myself] that I can be." Lochte was later asked again about his decision to check himself into a six-week alcohol program last fall, and the swimmer explained, "I went there because I needed help." RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Lochte Welcomes Second Child with Wife Kayla Rae Reid -- Pic! John Legend Gets Swim Lessons From Former Olympian Ryan LochteRyan Lochte Talks Tearful Reunion With Wife and Son Following 'Celebrity Big Brother' EvictionRyan Lochte Involved in Car Crash Day Before Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Addiction