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Thomas Heilman on 200 Fly: “Last year at this meet I think I was 1:58”

2023 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Thomas Heilman had a historic night in Indianapolis, not only becoming the youngest male since Michael Phelps to make a world championships team, but also breaking Phelps’ 15-16 NAG in the 200 fly (set in 2001 when Phelps won his first world title in the event). Heilman discusses his improvement curve over the last two years as well as idolizing Michael Phelps and Caeleb Dressel.

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Andrew
1 year ago

Heilman, Williamson, McFadden, Diehl, among others are a lot to look forward to in US swimming

Snarky
1 year ago

16? Geez. Poised, intelligent, focused beyond his years.

This Guy
1 year ago

I’ve seen this movie before. He goes to Worlds, throws down a 1:53 and sets on a course establish himself as the next hope for American swimming

Steve Nolan
1 year ago

lol watching Phelps in Rio for the first time, yoinks.

Full Name: Thomas Heilman

Born: February 07th, 2007

Checks out.

Fetterman
Reply to  Steve Nolan
1 year ago

Indeed!

Lydia Jacoby (born February 29, 2004) is old enough to have been his babysitter!

Snarky
Reply to  Fetterman
1 year ago

Well, she isn’t doing the 200 so she’s available if he’s not swimming today. 🤪

IM FAN
Reply to  Steve Nolan
1 year ago

Mom, I feel old

BOBFROMTHEISLAND
1 year ago

Everything you want to see in top young talent. He’s poised, confident and is great at managing his prelims to finals races

VA Steve
1 year ago

He clearly has it together, great interview.

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