Ledecky Wins 200 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix, Video Interview

Swimming video capture courtesy of Brandon Franklin.

Women’s 200 Freestyle – Finals – Reported by SwimSwam.

The defending Olympic Champion Allison Schmitt fought to the end with Katie Ledecky in the finals of the women’s 200 freestyle, but didn’t have enough in the end. Katie Ledecky posted a time of 1:56.27. Schmitt posted a great time as well with a 1:56.90. Katie Hoff has looked strong all weekend. She reached in to finish third with a 1:59.93. Cierra Runge was the final swimmer to dip under the 2 minute barrier, finishing in fourth place.

 

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bobo gigi
9 years ago

Another great meet for Katie so far.
She continues to improve her speed slowly but surely.

Nice article on the USA swimming website.
She talks about her college future.
http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewNewsArticle.aspx?TabId=0&itemid=6028&mid=8712

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MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly. As a writer/producer and sports columnist, Mel has contributed to Yahoo Sports, Universal Sports, …

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