Tag: Swimmer
From Bathtub Swimmer to Olympic Star: The Journey of Gretchen Walsh
Gretchen Walsh, once labeled a "bathtub swimmer" by her critics, has proven them wrong by becoming an Olympian, a world record-holder, and a potential breakout star at the upcoming Paris Games. The term "bathtub...
Léon Marchand: The French Michael Phelps Ready to Shine in Home Olympics
Bob Bowman, the coach at the University of Texas, has a new protégé named Léon Marchand. Marchand made headlines last summer when he broke Michael Phelps' world record in the men's 400-meter individual medley....
Regan Smith Breaks Women’s 100m Backstroke World Record at US Olympic Trials
Regan Smith, a three-time Olympic medalist, has once again made a big splash in the world of swimming by breaking the women's 100m backstroke world record at the US Olympic Trials. This impressive feat...
Missy Franklin on Promoting Kidney Health Post Father’s Transplant
American swimmer Missy Franklin, a two-time Olympian and six-time medalist, recently shared her family's journey with kidney health after her father's transplant. In a recent interview, Franklin revealed that her father was diagnosed with...