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Olympic swimming: Ledecky is fastest in heats of 1500; Marchand advances in 2 more races
Read full article: Olympic swimming: Ledecky is fastest in heats of 1500; Marchand advances in 2 more racesKatie Ledecky got started on what she hopes will be her first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, fastest in the heats of the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Swimmer Ryan Lochte miffed at his times in return to racing
Read full article: Swimmer Ryan Lochte miffed at his times in return to racing“This is probably going to go down as my worst meet that I’ve ever had,” he said by phone from Sarasota, Florida. Lochte figures he’s competed in just seven meets since 2016. Lochte said he’s still in touch with Phelps, who retired after Rio and has three boys of his own now. Lochte looks around the pool deck at his young competitors and admits not knowing their names and who is the fastest. It’s still fun.”Lochte still has his supporters, whether it’s his fans who know he’s always willing to accommodate their requests or those in the sport.