Tag: Swimming
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Men’s and Women’s swim teams take down Wheeling in Hickory
LR Swim Teams Defeat Wheeling in Hickory The Lenoir-Rhyne University men’s and women’s swimming teams delivered a standout performance on Saturday, overpowering Wheeling in a dual meet held in Hickory, North Carolina. The wins added momentum to both LR squads as they navigate a competitive schedule that includes regional rivals, conference foes, and a slate…
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Pro Swim Series Austin 2026: Stars Like Marchand, McIntosh and Ledecky Set for Opener
Pro Swim Series Austin 2026 kicks off with a star-studded field The 2026 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series season gets underway in Austin, Texas, with a lineup that reads like a who’s who of international swimming. Headlining the meet are Leon Marchand, Summer McIntosh, Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel, four athletes who have dominated freestyle,…
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Stars Align at Pro Swim Series Austin: Marchand, McIntosh, Ledecky and Dressel Lead the Charge
Bold Face Off: The Pro Swim Series Returns to Austin The 2026 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series opens with a high-octane clash in Austin, Texas, showcasing the sport’s brightest stars as they chase fast times and crucial Olympic qualification momentum. A lineup that reads like a hall of fame roster — including Leon Marchand, Summer…
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Pro Swim Series Austin 2026: Star lineup includes Marchand, McIntosh, Ledecky
Overview: A marquee start to the 2026 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series The 2026 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series kicks off in style with a lineup that reads like a who’s who of modern swimming. As the Pro Swim Series returns to the long course calendar, pool decks in Austin are set to glow with…
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The Sixth Sin: A Philippine SEA Games Saga
Introduction: The Sixth Sin Narratives in a Nation’s Games The phrase The Sixth Sin might sound provocative, but for Philippine sports fans, it captures the complex mix of emotions that a Southeast Asian Games campaign can provoke. Triumph, disappointment, hope, and critique collide as athletes chase medals and national pride rides on every race, lift,…
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The Sixth Sin: Philippines’ SEA Games Roller Coaster
Introduction: A Campaign of Contrasts The Southeast Asian Games always arrive with a mix of national pride and pressure, but the Philippines faced a campaign that felt like a roller coaster—one that charged forward with dazzling achievements and paused to reflect on what still lies ahead. The opening days brought a surge of optimism as…
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My top 25 defining sporting moments of the century – part two: Michael Phelps and Beijing 2008
Introduction: defining moments that shaped a century In the second part of our series on the top 25 defining sporting moments of the century, we revisit a performance that crystallized excellence under pressure. Michael Phelps’s eight gold medals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics didn’t just set a record; they redefined expectations for what a single…
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My Top 25 Defining Sporting Moments of the Century — Part Two: Phelps in Beijing and Beyond
Part Two: A Sporting Milestone Redefining the Century In this second installment of our series detailing the top 25 defining sporting moments of the century, we begin with a moment that crystallized a generation’s pursuit of excellence: Michael Phelps’s eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It wasn’t just a haul of trophies; it…
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My Top 25 Defining Sporting Moments of the Century — Part Two: Phelps’ Beijing Glory (2008)
Part Two: A defining moment in Olympic history Continuing our journey through the most defining sporting moments of the century, Part Two spotlights Michael Phelps’s extraordinary feat at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Twelve days, ten events, and eight gold medals — a performance that didn’t just win medals, it redefined the benchmarks of athletic versatility,…
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Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines: SEA Games by Olympic standards
How the SEA Games shape Olympic expectations in Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines The Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) provide more than a regional medal tally; they are a proving ground for Olympic potential and national sports strategy. Recent results show distinct strengths and gaps for Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines, and they invite a…