Katie Ledecky

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

2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Reaction Time Analysis

We all see the fastest reaction times in each heat following the start of every race—but do these split-second stats have any real effect on the outcome?

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Gretchen Walsh’s Instagram Following Jumped by 68% During US Olympic Trials

Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh’s marketing stock is through the roof after setting a World Record and qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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SwimSwam’s Awards For The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Regan Smith was one of the top performers of the U.S. Olympic Trials, setting a new world record in the 100 back and winning two more events decisively.

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Versatility Reigns Supreme For The 2024 U.S. Women’s Olympic Swim Team

Katie Grimes is one of five female swimmers who qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in multiple disciplines.

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The Most Popular American Swimmers Ahead of the Paris Olympic Games

Katie Ledecky is the most popular American swimmer ahead of the Paris Olympics with an average 99,625 monthly searches across the U.S.

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Katie Ledecky Was (Much) Faster in 3 of 4 Events Versus 2021 Olympic Trials

Katie Ledecky’s final test is yet to come in Paris, but so far, the returns on her new training at the University of Florida show positive signs.

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200 Free Race Strategies: Comparing Australian vs. U.S. Trials (Women)

What makes the Australian women so good at the 200 freestyle? We compared them to the American women to try and find out.

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U.S. Trials: Through The Lens Photo Vault

We were on deck at U.S. Olympic Trials with photographer Jack Spitser, here are the top photos from the week.

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University of Florida Gains Canadian Olympic Trials Finalist Laila Oravsky (2025)

With another year still left to go, Oravsky’s converted SCM 800 free and 1500 free times would have ranked 3rd this season for the Florida Gators.

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Little Flower Power: Two Olympians From The Same Grade School – Again

Little Flower in Bethesda, Maryland holds the unique distinction of producing two Olympic swimmers: Katie Ledecky and Phoebe Bacon.

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20 Donne E 26 Uomini Qualificati Per Parigi 2024 Per Gli Stati Uniti

Con la chiusura dei Trials Olimpici, la squadra olimpica degli Stati Unti ha preso forma e sarà composta da 20 donne e 26 uomini

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20 Women, 26 Men, Make Up the 2024 US Olympic Pool Swimming Roster

Barring any unexpected changes, the US roster for Paris is set, with 20 women and 26 men having qualified over the last nine days in Indianapolis.

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La Squadra USA Per Parigi Ad Una Sessione Dalla Fine Dei Trials Olimpici

questa notte termineranno i Trials Olimpici USA con i 50 stile libero femminili ed i 1500 maschili Vediamo la squadra pronta per Parigi

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LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman Breaks Down 2028 Olympic Location Choices

Wasserman discussed the story behind putting swimming in So-Fi stadium for the L.A. Olympics, as well as moving softball to Oklahoma City.

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París 2024: más plazas olímpicas para Katie Ledecky y Caeleb Dressel

Del 15 al 23 de junio, el Lucas Oil Stadium de Indianápolis es la sede del Selectivo de Estados Unidos con actividad de 1007 nadadores.

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