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

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Podcast: [Champions Mojo for Masters Swimmers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/champions-mojo-for-masters-swimmers-181640)
Published: 2026-07-16T21:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 443

## Resource

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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