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January 12, 2023

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TYR Pro Series Wrap-up, Michigan State Swimmers Settle Lawsuit, Why Younger Swimmers Should Race Every Event, The Greatness of Katie Ledecky, 5 Things Distance Swimmers Wish They Could Have

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TYR Pro Series – Day Four Women’s Finals: Katie Ledecky Storms to 14th-Fastest Time in 1500 Freestyle History; Only She’s Been Faster

The GOAT and one of the sport’s rising stars jumpstarted the final night of competition at the TYR Pro Series stop in Knoxville. Racing the 1500-meter freestyle, Katie Ledecky and Katie Grimes delivered a one-two finish over 30 laps, with the reigning Olympic champion and world-record holder putting on a show and prevailing in a time of 15:37.99. Grimes touched in second place in 16:15.02.

Michigan State Swimmers Settle Title IX Suit, Agree to Independent Review

Michigan State swimmers that sued the university on Title IX grounds after it cut the swimming and diving program in 2020 have settled their case with the university.

The Greatness of Katie Ledecky: A Statistical Appreciation Of the Distance Queen On Her Throne

The ability of Katie Ledecky to go 15:37.99 in the 1500-meter freestyle is a stunning accomplishment on its own merit. No one in history has ever gone that fast, and the performance ranks 14th on the all-time list.

A Taste of Everything: Why Younger Swimmers Should Race Every Event

In swimming, the topic of specialization of young athletes is often contentious and controversial. At the beginning of my career, I was extremely fortunate to grow up and participate in a program that put an emphasis on doing all different types of events.

5 Things Distance Swimmers Wish They Could Have

Throughout the workout, in between gasps of air or trying to read the next part of the set, you will see them looking across the pool with envy as their shorter distance counterparts are smiling and chatting it up...

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