Katie Ledecky

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

Fast Facts About the World Aquatics Championships

Fukuoka, Japan, is one of five cities to play host to the World Aquatics Championships.

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Brinkleigh Hansen Cracks Top 20 All-Time For 13-14 Girls With 4:43 500 Free

Hansen dropped four seconds to clock 4:43.96, ranking her 20th all-time in the girls’ 13-14 age group.

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2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup Series – Incheon: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After breaking the first world record of the stop, Kate Douglass is back in action in the prelims of the 50 butterfly.

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Guida Completa Al Nuoto Universitario In America

Come funziona il nuoto universitario negli Stati Uniti?
Nella foto i campioni NCAA 2024 dell’Arizona, guidati da Leon Marchand.

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Le Rivalità Nel Nuoto Che Sono Diventate Storiche (Parte 1)

Nel nuoto ci sono state rivalità più o meno nascoste che hanno animato negli anni le vasche e soprattutto quello che accadeva fuori dall’acqua

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Top Olympic Rivalries: Part I

Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps and Laszlo Cseh had a longstanding three-way rivalry that saw them go to battle numerous times over a 12-year period.

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Record Imbattibili: Le Imprese Leggendarie Che Hanno Sfidato il Tempo

Ci sono alcuni record del mondo che restano imbattuti nonostante i decenni e che hanno consegnato alla storia del nuoto i loro autori

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2025 College Swimming Previews: #3 Florida Men Remain Freestyle University

Florida is STRONG, yet not without gaps in the 200 yard events. The Gators need to rebuild in all five of the 200s, but are still dangerous.

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Swimming’s Greatest World Records

Katie Ledecky owns two of the most dominant world records on the books, the women’s 800 free (8:04.79) and 1500 free (15:20.48).

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What Were The Most Dominant Olympic Performances In Paris?

Summer McIntosh’s performance in the women’s 400 IM was one of the most dominant swims of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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The 2024-2025 College Preview Magazine With The Josh Liendo Cover Is Ready To Ship

This magazine issue is dense with data and features to help you prep for what should be an historic 2024-2025 college swimming season!

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Sports Illustrated Names Katie Ledecky, Bob Bowman Amongst 50 Most Influential Sports Figures

Ledecky and Bowman were amongst the few Olympic sport sportsfigures included on Sports Illusrated’s list of 50 most influential people in sports.

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SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2024 Golden Goggles Awards

At the 2024 Golden Goggles Awards, Bobby Finke could match Michael Phelps as the only swimmer to win Male Race of the Year for four straight years.

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Torri Huske, Gretchen Walsh Lead USA Swimming’s 2024 Golden Goggle Awards Nominations

Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh each earned four 2024 Golden Goggle Awards nominations thanks to their performances at the 2024 Olympic Games.

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USA Swimming Names 106 Athletes To The 2024-25 National Team

Katie Ledecky (pictured) was among the 106 athletes named to the 2024-2025 U.S. National Team, qualifying in four events.

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