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Legendary coach Bob Bowman keeps turning out winning swimmers

Naomi Gleit Jul 31, 2023

STEPHEN WADE Associated Press FUKUOKA, Japan — The American swim team has had a so-so meet at the world championships in Japan. Meanwhile, Australia and China have been pouring it on.The…

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Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh are sure to star in the pool at Paris Olympics

Naomi Gleit Jul 27, 2023

FUKUOKA, Japan — Watch out for these two young swimmers when you take in next year's Paris Olympics: 21-year-old Leon Marchand of France and 16-year-old Summer McIntosh of Canada.Marchand won his third gold medal…

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American freestyler Katie Ledecky faces youth as the world championships open in Japan

Naomi Gleit Jul 22, 2023

By STEPHEN WADE Associated Press FUKUOKA, Japan — Katie Ledecky has almost never gone home with anything other than a gold or silver medal in the Olympics or world championships dating from the…

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American swimmer Smith bounces back

Naomi Gleit Jul 20, 2023

PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Regan Smith raced to the top of the swimming world while still in her teens.She didn't really get a chance to enjoy the view.When the COVID-19…

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After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bowman still producing top swimmers

Naomi Gleit Jul 18, 2023

PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — When Bob Bowman was coaching the world's greatest swimmer, he'd be the first to concede he was not a very nice person at the pool.Screaming,…