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Ryan Held

Miller, Ledecky, Manuel Among Notable ISL Absences For Season 2

The International Swimming League debuted its 2020 rosters in a press conference today, with a few notable names sitting out the season.

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Dressel Analyzes Three Races in One in 2019 ISL American Derby 50 Skins Final

Caeleb Dressel has released the 7th installment in the “Dissect” series, analyzing three races in one with the Skins Final from the 2019 ISL American Derby.

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Caeleb Dressel Stroke Dissect: 4 x 100 Freestyle Relay, 2016 Rio Olympics

Caeleb Dressel returns to his stroke dissect series, this time analyzing his 100 LCM freestyle lead-off leg from the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Campbell, U.S. Relays Finish Strong On Day 8

Cate Campbell and the American medley relays were among the highlights on the final day of swimming at the parallel universe 2020 Olympic Games.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel, Chalmers Have Epic Day 5 Showdown

In a rematch of their clash at the 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel and Kyle Chalmers square off in the final of the men’s 100 free on Day 5 in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Milak Soars, Hosszu Defends On Day 4

Kristof Milak and Katinka Hosszu both continued to show their dominance in the men’s 200 fly and women’s 200 IM, respectively, on Day 4 in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Mega-Stars Shine On Day 2

Some of the sport’s biggest stars —Katie Ledecky, Adam Peaty, Sarah Sjostrom and Caeleb Dressel, show up in a big way on day two in Tokyo.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Bobby Guntoro on Memories at NC State, Chasing Dreams at UNCW

With a combined team of 58 strong and a nice beach town to recruit from, it’s looking like part two of Guntoro’s American dream.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Dressel & The 100 Free Thriller On Day 5

Day 5 would have been a banner lineup, including Caeleb Dressel and a deep 100 free field that was perhaps the most anticipated event of Olympic Trials.

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Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #10-1

In the men’s 100 free, several 48’s might not make it to the semifinals. And a 47 might not even make the final!

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #51: Ryan Held’s Deck of Cards

It’s versatile, as you can choose any 4 exercises to associate with the 4 suits, plus he chooses a different one for aces and jokers

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BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Springfield YMCA Typhoons

This week’s Team of the Week is the Springfield YMCA Typhoons of Springfield, Illinois, which has been existence since 1955.

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Blueseventy Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming (National Team Edition, Pt. 2)

Without any live age group meets taking place, we’re looking back at the breakout swims and seasons of current U.S. National Team members.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 50 Free

There have been many men who have held the title of “fastest in the pool”, but who has what it takes to hold the title at Tokyo 2021?

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Swimming From Home Talk Show: Ryan Held on Broadening Sports Fan Horizons

He’s trying to maintain cardio and strength at his parents’ house now, and other than that he’s been watching 30-for-30’s on ESPN and biking more. 

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