Katie Ledecky

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

2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Open Water Upset For 2nd in Women’s 1500?

Leah Smith is the presumed runner-up in the women’s 1500, but with a handful of talented open water swimmers taking to the pool in Irvine, her position is in danger.

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Olympic, World Champ Simone Manuel Signs On With TYR

The last of the three big sponsorship dominoes has fallen, with Olympic and World champion sprinter Simone Manuel announcing a sponsorship deal with TYR.

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2018 U.S. Pan Pacs Qualifying: How Many Doubles Needed?

Katie Ledecky should account for at least 3 doubles if she wins the 200, 400, 800 and 1500 frees. How many doubles are needed for Team USA to start selecting second, third and fourth-place finishers to the Pan Pacs roster?

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Campionati Nazionali USA – Orari, Streaming E Le Gare Da Non Perdere

CAMPIONATI NAZIONALI USA 2018 Mercoledì, 25 luglio – Domenica 29 luglio 2018 William Woollett Aquatics Centre, Irvine, CA Prelims  09:00…

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Smith, Margalis Clear 1-2 In W 400 IM

Leah Smith is on track to win her second consecutive national title in the women’s 400 IM.

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Michael Phelps Competes Once Again, Slime-Style

Can the GOAT make it on the slime-racing circuit?

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Katie Ledecky Wins CoSIDA DI Academic All-American Athlete of the Year

Katie is also the first Sophomore to ever win this award. In her second, and final, season with Stanford, Ledecky broke the 400 IM NCAA and American records, and claimed individual NCAA titles in the 500 free and 1650 free.

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U.S. Nationals Psych Sheets Released

The psych sheets for U.S. Nationals have been released.

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Swimming Superstar Caeleb Dressel Signs with Speedo

After leaving the swimming community to wonder for nearly four months, swimming superstar Caeleb Dressel has chosen to sign a sponsorship deal with swimwear brand Speedo.

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Oklahoma Quarterback Baker Mayfield Wins ESPY Over Katie Ledecky

Baker Mayfield won the 2018 ESPY Award for Best College athlete, finishing ahead of swimmer Katie Ledecky and 2 other nominees.

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2018 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The first day of finals is set to get underway from Edmonton.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Women’s 100 Free Field Loaded With Talent

Simone Manuel spearheads an absolutely loaded lineup in the women’s 100 free at US Nationals.

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Katie Ledecky Nominated For Best College Athlete ESPY

American swimmer Katie Ledecky has been nominated for an ESPY award for Best College Athlete after another record-setting season in the…

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SwimSwam Pulse: 47% Pick Eastin As Top American 400 IMer

Nearly half of voters believed Ella Eastin would be the top women’s 400 IMer in the United States this summer, trusting in a big comeback swim after a shocking disqualification last year. Eastin was set to finish second last summer but took a disqualification for the ‘Lochte Rule,’ which disallows dolphin kicking on one’s back during the freestyle portion of an IM.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Something in the Water?

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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