USA Swimming Introduces 2016 Olympic Team: Ryan Held

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Ryan Held will make his Olympic debut as a member of the 400 freestyle relay.

The NC State swimmer recounted Rowdy Gaines‘ commentary before his races at Trials, where he was considered a no-name. Despite this, Held posted three lifetime best times in the 100 freestyle to make his way onto the team. Held is hoping to make a name for himself on his first National Team.

He also talked about how he dropped contact sports to turn his full attention to swimming and shared his love to race, which has been enhanced by the intensity of NC State’s practices.

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Thomas A. Small

7 years ago

Thomas A. Small

7 years ago

Congratulations

Cheryl Lesch

7 years ago

Treasure this experience! It has been inspiring to watch you grow into the young man you are today. God be with you Ryan.

Melissa & Nick Roth

7 years ago

Wishing you the best Ryan from Springfield, Illinois!!! Melissa and Nick Roth

Teresa Johnson

7 years ago

Your Grandma is definitely smiling down on you today! Way to go! Never cheered for anyone so loud in my life.