2026 PRO SWIM SERIES – AUSTIN
- January 14-17, 2026
- Austin, Texas
- Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
- LCM (50 meters)
- Psych Sheet (updated)
- How to Watch
- Live Results
Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.
Katie Ledecky threw down a 15:23 1500 Freestyle tonight in Austin at the Pro Swim Series. At age 28, that was not only the fastest Ledecky has ever been in January, but it was the 2nd fastest time ever swum in the event (behind, of course, Ledecky’s 15:20 world record). After the race, Ledecky said she had little expectation heading into the race, but didn’t expect that.
Just goes to show that like fine wine, the best distance swimmers only get better as they mature.
I could be wrong, but I believe she once set the world record in Austin in January at a Pro Series meet. Don’t remember if it was the 1500 or 800. I believe it was 1500.
You’re correct, January 2016, 800 free.
Need y’all to ask what specifically has been different for her the last 2 years that is leading to this level of success. She said she was healthier in 2025 than the year prior, but would like more insight than that if she’s willing to share.
Passed this along to Anya, hopefully Katie comes by again!
If she comes back around, ask her what it’s like training with Jaouadi.
She’s answered this question before… staying healthy for longer periods of time so she can get some good training blocks in.
GOAT
400’s on 4:20!!
9k-10k sessions!? Wow. I never knew that even KL did those.
After those sessions at that pace, 1500 would be a sprint!
A living legend
You are Eddie
No one swims the 1500