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Matt King on Being Named Men’s Free Relay Anchor: “Are you sure about that?”

2023 WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Reported by Sophie Kaufman.

With a team full of swimmers new to the international stage, the Americans hung on for a medal. Ryan Held led off in 48.16, paying a bit for his early speed at the end. Then, Jack Alexy split 47.56, followed by a 47.77 from Chris GuilianoMatt King anchored in 47.32, holding on against a charging Wang Haoyu, who anchored China’s Asian record-setting relay with a 46.97.

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Comet16
1 year ago

Enough said

Underachieving swimmer
1 year ago

Really like this guy.

Fukuoka Gold
1 year ago

King was let down by lead off.

Verram
1 year ago

Matt King is hot

Steve Nolan
1 year ago

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Erik
Reply to  Steve Nolan
1 year ago

TY Steve, this is exactly what I came here for.

Last edited 1 year ago by Erik
BOBFROMTHEISLAND
1 year ago

Glad he’s proud of how he swam and not down that he got caught by Chalmers and Ceccon. Everyone outside of Held did what they needed to do. Hopefully, he anchors the medley and be part of the mixed 400 free relay too.

Zippo
1 year ago

Challenged waters roar,
Matt King anchors with a doubt,
Medal dreams endure.

Just sayin’
1 year ago

Seems to be UVA favoritism when making relay decisions

NC Fan
Reply to  Just sayin’
1 year ago

King swims for Coley now doesn’t he?

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