Katie Ledecky

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

The Most-Read SwimSwam Articles of 2019

When Kristof Milak broke Michael Phelps’ World Record in 2020, it registered as one of the most popular SwimSwam stories of 2019.

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The Top 16 Races of the 2019 International Swimming League Season

Minna Atherton of the London Roar was the first World Record breaker in International Swimming League history when she broke the 100 back in Budapest.

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SwimSwam’s 50 Most-Watched YouTube Videos of 2019

Find out which YouTube videos were the most popular on SwimSwam’s YouTube Channel in 2019. Hint: SwimSwam readers love Caeleb Dressel.

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2019 Swammy Awards: US Female Swimmer of the Year Simone Manuel

Manuel won the 100 free to earn back-to-back Worlds titles in the event with a new American Record. She also won her first Worlds title in the 50 free.

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2019 US Open Records Roundup: 18 New Meet Marks Established, 10 Still Remain

It was a record-breaking weekend in Atlanta, with 18 US Open meet records broken and just 10 now remaining.

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Pancake Hot Take: 2019 US Open/Minnesota Invite Weekend Wrap-up

Since this is a wrap-up, I’m giving you my top 4 swims of the weekend, my top 4 surprises of the weekend, and as always, the syrup on top. 

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2019 U.S. Open Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Luca Urlando posted the top time of the morning in the men’s 200 fly, missing the meet record by less than a second.

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2019 US Open Championships: Kalisz Drops 2 BR, Smith Drops 1 FR On Night 4

Chase Kalisz has dropped the 200 BR on night 4 of the US Open after finishing 9th in prelims, meanwhile, Kieran Smith will contest only in the 200 BK A-final.

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Caeleb Dressel No-Shows 100 Free, Won’t Swim Any Primary Races at U.S. Open

Caeleb Dressel didn’t race the 50 free, 100 free, or 100 fly, all races where he is the defending World Champion, at this week’s U.S. Open Championships.

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2019 US Open Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Andrew Wilson of Athens Bulldog Swim Club broke the U.S. Open meet record in the 100 breast in prelims with 59.28.

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2019 US Open Championships: Katie Ledecky Scratches 400 IM on Day Three

After failing to reach the A-final in both the 400 IM and 200 free, Katie Ledecky has decided to keep the 200 free for day 3 finals in Atlanta.

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WATCH: Kalisz, Lochte, Foster 200 IM Face-Off; All US Open Night 2 Race Videos

Chase Kalisz pulled off the win in the 200 IM last night, keeping the teenager Carson Foster and World Record-holder Ryan Lochte at bay. Watch the race here.

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Holiday Swimmer Gift: SwimSwam Magazine’s 2019 Year in Review

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your swimmer or swim coach? Get SwimSwam Magazine’s 2019 Year in Review. We’re ready to ship today.

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Katie Ledecky: “I Feel like I have a lot of fast swims built up within me”

Ledecky was 2:59.44 at the 300 wall and brought it home well with a final time of 4:00.81 for a new U.S. Open Meet record

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