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Katie Ledecky loses a home 400-meter freestyle race for the first time in 11 years

Dec. 01, 2023 12:48 PM EST

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — For the first time in 11 years, Katie Ledecky has lost a 400-meter freestyle race in an American pool. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh took the title at the U.S. Open championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Thursday, beating Ledecky by nearly 3...

Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics

Sep. 21, 2023 22:53 PM EDT

Anthony Nesty made more history Thursday when he was picked to lead the U.S. men's swimming team in Paris, where he will become the first Black head coach for the powerhouse American squad at the Olympics. Nesty's selection was announced by USA Swimming, which also appointed Todd...