Category: Competition
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Ryan Lochte on Tokyo: I want to prove everyone wrong
Swimmer and Olympian Ryan Lochte says the Tokyo Olympics will be his most important games yet, because it is his opportunity to show that age is just a number, and he can still compete. Lochte struggled with finding joy in swimming following the 2012 Olympic games. It was the birth of his children that helped…
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With no State Championships, Ma makes difficult decision to opt-out of junior season
Uni High swimmer Sally Ma opted to not compete with the Illineks this year, due in part to the State Tournament being canceled amidst the current pandemic. FOX Illinois’ Nico Haeflinger has the story.
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Watch: Leesburg resident produces viral ‘Save Tribe Swim Rap’ video
The College of William & Mary announced Sept. 3 that it will no longer sponsor seven varsity sports programs — men’s and women’s gymnastics, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s indoor and outdoor track and field and women’s volleyball — following the conclusion of the 2020-2021 academic year due to monetary concerns. The decision will potentially…
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Team Canada | Olympic medallist, U SPORTS swimming alum Katerine Savard spreads her butterfly wings on the big screen
And while she has her eyes set on making another Olympic appearance at Tokyo 2020, she recently took on another leading role – movie star. Savard is the headliner in the new Quebecois film Nadia, Butterfly in which she plays an Olympic swimmer. It started with a call from the movie’s director, Pascal Plante. A former competitive…
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Winston-Salem native and Olympic swimmer Kathleen Baker starts preparing for the 2021 Olympics
Olympic swimmer Kathleen Baker says she’s preparing for fall training for the Olympics after two weeks off.
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Ryan Lochte: I don’t speak to my mom
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte discusses his parents’ difficult divorce, and how it impacted his family. Lochte struggled with his relationship with his father during this time, but has since reconciled. Plus, Lochte on the conversation that ended his relationship with his mother, and split up his family. This show was recorded in accordance with CDC…
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Ryan Lochte: I like Michael Phelps better now
Olympian and swimmer Ryan Lochte talks about his relationship with former teammate, competitor, and friend, Michael Phelps. Lochte recalls how he and Phelps would push each other to be better, and created an historic moment in swimming. Plus, Lochte recalls how Phelps, the most decorated swimmer of all time, helped him when he was struggling…
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Miranda Collins with I Am Ready Swim, LLC tells her story
Miranda Collins with I Am Ready Swim, LLC, a local company that offers safe aquatic services around the Austin area, shares her entrepreneur journey.