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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Maximus Williamson

Williamson led all swimmers with seven medals at the 2023 World Juniors, claiming six golds and setting a new 17-18 NAG record in the 100 free.

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Meet The 380 Men Who Have Qualified For The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Kieran Smith leads all male swimmers with eight events in which he’s qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2023 Golden Goggles Awards

As the open water World Championships bronze medalist in the 10k, Katie Grimes is the clear choice for Open Water Swimmer of the Year. The rest of the selections are much murkier.

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Grimes, Alexy Highlight USA Swimming’s 2023 Golden Goggle Award Nominees

Katie Grimes picked up four nominations for her performances this year, while Jack Alexy was nominated in three different categories.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 56.5% Think 1-2 U.S. World Junior Swimmers Will Make Olympic Team

Leah Hayes and Maximus Williamson are the clear candidates to make the Olympic team after racing at World Juniors, but there are other contenders.

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Doha 2024 Worlds Qualifying: Where Do the American Men Stand?

Since so many are prioritizing other meets, there are opportunities for American men to claim medals and earn prize money that could extend their careers.

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Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Boys High School Class Of 2025

Thomas Heilman (pictured) leads this class, and is arguably one of the best male recruits in the history of American swimming.

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Where the Name Michael Phelps Still Appears in the Record Books

Though Michael Phelps no longer holds an individual World Record, he still holds Olympic, American, National Age Group, and meet records.

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Thomas Heilman Unpacks His First World Championships Performance and Gold Medal

16 year old Thomas Heilman dives deep detailing his first World Championships experience, and he responds to the college commit question.

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Tutti I Numeri E Le Curiosità Dei Finalisti Dei Mondiali Di Fukuoka

Alcuni dati, numeri e curiosità sui finalisti degli ultimi Campionati del Mondo di nuoto, che si sono chiusi a Fukuoka 2 settimane fa

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A De-Briefing Of Team USA’s Prospects Headed Into The Paris Olympics

Now that the dust has settled on the 2023 World Championships, where is Team USA at headed into the Paris Olympic games next summer?

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SwimSwam’s Awards for the 2023 World Championships — Men’s Edition

Qin Haiyang set four Asian records in his first five swims en route to SwimSwam’s Male Swimmer of the Meet honor for the 2023 World Championships.

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Laon Kim Blasts 50.39 100 Free To Become Fastest 15-Year-Old In Canadian History

Kim took off more than six-tenths from his previous best time of 51.05, which stands as the Canadian NAG record in the 13-14 age group.

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Luka Mijatovic Lowers Own 13-14 200 Freestyle NAG With 1:50.40

Luka Mijatovic broke his own NAG record in the 200 freestyle that he swam at US Nationals during a time trial in June.

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Shareef Elaydi Swims 54.73 100 Fly For #4 Fastest 13-14 Ever; Rowan Cox 53.14 #8 15-16

Shareef Elaydi has dropped over four seconds in the 100 fly over the past year and will have another chance to move up the rankings tonight in the ‘B’ final.

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