Katie Ledecky

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

MONDIALI BUDAPEST 2017: Rivedi le Finali che Hanno Emozionato il Mondo

I Campionati Mondiali di Budapest 2017 hanno lasciato ricordi carichi di emozioni. I migliori atleti del mondo si sono sfidati nella…

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Ledecky Posts 1:43.2 200 FR Immediately After 9:15.9 1000 FR at USC

Ledecky stepped up for the 200 free immediately after winning the 1000 free (9:15.96). Though she trailed USC’s Louise Hansson (1:46.21) through the front half, Ledecky powered through in the final 100 yards to build a 3-second lead, winning in 1:43.24.

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Katie Ledecky Named Pac-12 Women’s Swimmer Of The Week

The Conference office announced today that Katie Ledecky of STANFORD was named Pac-12 Women’s Swimmer of the Week and CALIFORNIA’s Briana Thai was voted Pac-12 Women’s Diver of the Week.

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Stanford Freshman Brooke Forde Wins Triple Against UCLA

Freshman Brooke Forde was a major player in Stanford’s victory over UCLA last weekend, winning 3 individual events.

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2018 NCAA Conference Championship Primer – Division I

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With all due respect to Christmas, there’s nothing quite like the NCAA…

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: A True Breaststroker

We’re back with swimming’s top 10 tweets.

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8 Reasons To Love SwimSwam Magazine

SwimSwam Magazines are a big, coming in at nearly a pound per issue. We provide you four massive print issues designed to sit on your coffee table like a piece of artwork.  

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Top 8 NCAA Women’s Times from Last Week’s Dual Meets

Simone Manuel went the fastest dual meet time in the 100 free and 200 free last week.

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Hu Drops 200 Back Pool Record as Cardinal Tops ASU

Senior Janet Hu turned in a new Pool Record to help Stanford to victory over Pac-12 foe Arizona State.

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Stanford’s Manuel, Byrnes Return in Dual Meet Victory Over Arizona

After being absent from competition for the first half of the season, All-American Megan Byrnes and NCAA champion Simone Manuel made their 2017-18 debut.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 50% Supporting Lezak Squad in SwimSquad Race

By an overwhelming margin, fans selected Jason Lezak’s SwimSquad as their team of choice in this year’s SwimSquad Battle.

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Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel Nominated for Laureus Sport Awards

American swimmer Katie Ledecky has been nominated for World Sportswoman of the Year for the 3rd-straight year.

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How To Get The 2017 Year in Review SwimSwam Magazine With The Caeleb Dressel Cover

SwimSwam Magazines are thick, coming in at nearly a pound per issue. They are designed to sit on your coffee table like a piece of artwork.

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What’s at Stake in the 2018 Pro Swim Series?

The 2018 Pro Swim Series starts up this weekend in Austin, and with the addition of a SwimSquad team battle-for-the-title, new shoot-out stroke 50 events, the mixed 400 medley relay, and a “mystery stroke order” 200 IM, 2018 is shaping up to be a particularly exciting year.

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USA Swimming Publishes Pro Swim Series All-Time Records

Nathan Adrian, who holds series records in the 50 and 100 free, will be competing at this weekend’s Pro Swim Series stop in Austin.

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