Katie Ledecky

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"I just like to swim…fast. I don't think about the distance."

Gwangju Batterie Day1: Tutti Gli Italiani Qualificati Alle Semifinali/Finali

Gwangju Batterie day1: nella prima mattina di batterie di qualifica tutti gli italiani passano alle semifinali e finali di questo pomeriggio

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Barbora Seemanova Knocks Czech 400 Free Record Down To 4:09.73

Barbora Seemanova lowered her Czech National Record in the women’s 400 free for the third time in less than a month, touching in 4:09.73.

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Mondiali Gwangju: Elena Di Liddo Stabilisce Record Italiano 100M Farfalla 57.18

Mondiali Gwangju: Nelle batterie del giorno 1 Elena Di Liddo stabilisce il record italiano nei 100 metri farfalla con il tempo di 57.18

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 1 Preview

Adam Peaty (above) will rev his engines to start the chase-to-56 in the 100 breaststroke prelims on Sunday morning from Gwangju.

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More Betting Odds Released Hours Out Of Worlds

Katie Ledecky is a -3333 favorite in the women’s 800 freestyle, as is Adam Peaty in the men’s 100 breaststroke. Both are defending champions.

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Every ISL Swimmer Competing at the 2019 FINA World Championships

As far as ISL team representation goes, Katinka Hosszu’s Team Iron will show the largest percentage of athletes, with a 96-percent attendance in South Korea.

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2019 FINA World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest Is Here

Try your hand against the best SwimSwam readers (and writers) in our Pick ‘Em Contest. Speedo USA prizes are up for grabs, including a brand-new tech suit.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Building Excitement for 2020 in the Women’s 1500

This year’s field is missing some key players on the international stage, but you can still get excited for what’s to come.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Barn Burner Set Between USA and AUS in Women’s 4×200

Team USA is stacked with eleven women under 1:59 this season alone… but what does Australia have in its arsenal? And what to expect from Ariarne Titmus?

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Will Ledecky Reclaim her 200 Free World Title? GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

In the 400 free and up Katie Ledecky is essentially untouchable. The 200 freestyle, however, isn’t a sure bet. Can she reclaim her 200 Free World Title?

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Additional Betting Odds Released For Worlds; Sjostrom -1000 In 50 Fly

Sarah Sjostrom enters as a massive -1000 betting favorite in the women’s 50 fly for the upcoming World Championships in Gwangju.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Women’s 800 Free is Still a Race for Silver

Katie Ledecky is the World #1 this season at 8:10.70 — that’s already faster than the time she went to win the last Worlds title in 2017.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Tight Race for 50 Fly Silver Behind Sarah Sjostrom

With Sarah Sjostrom the clear favorite to defend her 50 fly world title, it is anyone’s race to snag the silver behind the world record-holder.

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Previsioni Mondiali 200 SL: La Nuova Generazione Contro Pellegrini E Ledecky

CAMPIONATI MONDIALI FINA 2019 – GWANGJU 21/28 Luglio 2019 – nuoto Gwangju, Corea sito web dell’evento Pagina Swimswam Italia Dedicata…

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Which Super-Suited Records Can Be Broken? Tier 2

We’re counting down the remaining super-suited world records from least to most breakable. Today: Tier 2 – the records that could fall soon.

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