Katie Ledecky

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

Distance Events and Mixed Medley Relay Added to Tokyo Olympics

World record holder Katie Ledecky will have the opportunity to win the first Olympic gold in the women’s 1500m freestyle at the 2020 Olympic Games.

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Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel Nominated for Kids’ Choice Awards

Stanford teammates Katie Ledecky (left) and Simone Manuel (right) have been nominated for 2017 Kids’ Choice Sports Awards.

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Top 20… +3 Quotes from the Santa Clara Pro Swim (Video)

See what the best stories of the Pro Swim in Santa Clara were this past weekend

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Watch: Katie Ledecky Smash 200 Free Meet Record in Santa Clara

Stanford’s Ledecky threw down a blistering 1:55.34, which pushed her all the way up to the top of the 2017 world rankings ahead of Swedish Olympian Michelle Coleman, who swam a 1:55.64 at the Stockholm Open.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: GOAT News, Sjostrom Earns WR Of Another Kind

Catch up on some of the stories happening outside the pool this week.

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Combined Results: Top 8 Women from Santa Clara, Charlotte, Bucceto, & Namesnik

To give a comparison of times across all of the meets, we’ve compiled the top 8 times in each event.

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Kurz und knapp: Embacher kritisiert Lambertz. Ledecky schnell.

Frank Embacher kritisiert Henning Lambertz und den DSV Nachdem Ende 2016 sein Vetrag vom DSV für ihn völlig überraschend nicht…

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2017 Santa Clara PSS Analysis: Darkhorses Emerge Ahead of U.S. Trials

One up-and-comer to watch is Cal’s Michael Jensen, who just finished his freshman season with the Golden Bears. In the men’s 100 free, Jensen demolished his lifetime best, breaking the 50-second barrier for the first time.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 73% Pick Kalisz To Win Pro Swim Series

Almost three-quarters of voters picked Chase Kalisz to beat Josh Prenot for the 2017 Pro Swim Series points title.

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Kalisz, Prenot Maintain Tie Atop Pro Swim Series Points After SC

The 2017 Arena Pro Swim Series is shaping up to be the closest finish we’ve had in years for the overall men’s point title, with Chase Kalisz and Josh Prenot holding dead even in their tie atop the men’s standings.

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Ledecky: “I’m happy with the changes I’ve made this weekend” (Video)

Stanford’s Katie Ledecky blasted her way to the top of the world rankings, tearing through the water en route to a world-leading 1:55.34

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Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara Day 3 Photo Vault

The speed test on the countdown to the 2017 USA world team trials and the FINA World Championships continues in…

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2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 3 Race Videos

Today’s highlights included a fantastic winning double by Georgia’s Jay Litherland in the 400 IM and 200 free, in which he took gold in back-to-back events.

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2017 Santa Clara PSS: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Swimmers are slated to compete in the 200 free, 200 back, 50 free, and 400 IM.

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2017 Arena PSS – Santa Clara: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along for a live recap of day 3 prelims from Santa Clara.

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