Olympic Gold to Masters Joy: Ryan Held's Love of Swimming Shines, EP 318

From Champions Mojo for Masters Swimmers by Kelly Palace, Masters Swimmer

July 16, 2026 · 7 min · Season 1 · Episode 318

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Ryan Held discusses his transition from Olympic champion to enjoying Masters swimming and fatherhood.

Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Held sits down with host Kelly Palace in an on-deck interview at the Pegasus Masters meet in Dallas, Texas. Since retiring from professional swimming, Ryan has relocated to Prosper, Texas, stepped into the joys of fatherhood, and transitioned his relationship with the pool through Masters Swimming. What happens when you strip away the pressure of professional contracts, intense college training regimens, and the constant stress of making international teams...

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