2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS
- Sunday June 26th-Sunday July 3rd, 2016
- Century Link Center – Omaha, Nebraska
- Friday-Sunday – Prelims – 11:00 am EDT Finals – 7:45 pm EDT
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Katie Ledecky was two seconds ahead of the American Record pace at the 200 meter mark of the women’s 200 meter freestyle on Monday evening in Omaha, Nebraska, and though the World Record line eventually caught up to her over the last 50, the early thrill had the crowd in the CenturyLink center charged from the first turn.
The crowd “oohed” and “aahed” as Ledecky tore through World Record pace early, charging out to a 200 meter free split that had it been a straight 200, is faster than all but 6 Americans have been in history.
Ledecky paid the price on the back-half, but held on to World Record pace until the last 30 meters, when she finally finished in 3:58.98. That’s still faster than anyone else besides her has been in history, and the 3rd-best performance ever.
A comparison of splits versus her own World Record swim at the 2014 Pan Pac Championships:
| 50m | 100m | 150m | 200m | 250m | 300m | 350m | Final | |
| World Record | 27.85 | 57.87 | 1:27.91 | 1:58.30 | 2:28.37 | 2:58.74 | 3:29.07 | 3:58.37 |
| 2016 Trials | 27.44 | 56.31 | 1:25.11 | 1:56.28 | 2:27.03 | 2:57.78 | 3:28.68 | 3:58.98 |
| Difference | -.41 | -1.56 | -2.80 | -2.02 | -1.34 | -.96 | -.39 | 0.61 |
Ledecky holds 8 of the 10 fastest swims ever. The top 5 are below:
- Katie Ledecky, 3:58.37, 2014 Pan Pacs
- Katie Ledecky, 3:58.86, 2014 U.S. Nationals
- Katie Ledecky, 3:58.98, 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
- Katie Ledecky, 3:59.13, 2015 World Championships
- Federica Pellegrini, 3:59.19, 2009 World Championships
I think Ledecky’s switched her training up a bit, with an eye on the 100/200 and making all three relays.
Ledecky’s version of “eat my bubbles” is actually a compliment.
her swim proves she could drop a big chunk of time in both 100 and 200m freestyle….very good sign for USA going to RIO…..
she will be great on the 100 and 200 free
That pace was suicidally insane and I love it.
Can anyone upload this race
Most of the swims are uploaded and can be viewed at http://www.teamusa.org/video
Why did she go out in 1:56!
It’s brainless decision!
She should save her energy!
She was doing her Maxime Rooney impression
Decision with no brain!
Or more closely, clark smith’s fly and djd
I bet Missy won’t even go under 1:56 which was ledeckys 200 split…
yes, let’s all pile on missy franklin…
All?? I’m the only one that’s commented on her performance.
you clearly haven’t read the other comments sections
Haha it doesn’t matter anyways, she better prove me wrong tomorrow because I picked her behind Smoliga!
Missy could not make the team in RIO… sorry like Lochte another stars fallen so disgracefully…
Disgracefully?
did u ever fall disgracefully ? so u know what its like ……hmmmmm seems not
Sounds like fun!
I think Smith during that 400 was the closest I’ve seen someone (in relative terms) to Ledecky in recent memory. Actually, probably ever. It was unnerving in a way…but it’s pretty clear she’s probably not fully rested.
Nice to see some swimmers like Smith readjusting to the Ledecky generation–catching up on the seemingly uncatchable.
Leah Smith deserves a lot of credit for her training, gut and ability to finish strong and going a best time (hers and 2nd in the world this year)
Well, 2013 Worlds Katie had some great competition from Lotte and was even behind for a chunk of the 800. Leah is definitely on the rise and swimming great!
while everyone else was watching ledecky, i was watching smith swim the 2nd 200 even faster than KL did. yes, check the statistics to back it up. my predictions is ledecies arrogance catches up with her at rio and ciera smith catches her in the race to take the gold medals and the worldrecord.
Who’s Ciera Smirh?
too shay
You mean “touché”
all i can say to that is… touche
“too shay” hahaha. Problem is it wasn’t on purpose…
Ledecky will probably go 3:57 or 3:56 at Rio. While Smith breaks 4 minutes. And your arrogance actually proves itself, she was almost certainly untapered.
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doesn’t work this time ….too bad
just dont call Ledecky arrogant – thats for the french swimmers , ok ? Ledecky is one incredible humble young talented swimmer – have u ever heard her speak ? sounds not ….very poor comment .
Arrogance?