Katie Ledecky

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

2024 US Olympic Trials Day One Prelims Overreaction: It’s Really Just My Thoughts

This article isn’t a deep dive into splits or times, but rather just my view on the morning, which is headlined by the ever incredible Katie Ledecky.

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Selectivos de Estados Unidos: Katie Ledecky comenzó con todo en Indianápolis

En el estadio de los Indianapolis Colts, arrasó en las preliminares de los 400 metros libre, tocando la pared con un tiempo de 3 minutos, 59,99 segundos.

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Initial Impressions Of The Atmosphere At The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

The first session of the U.S. Olympic trials is underway. Has the environment inside Lucas Oil Stadium lived up to the hype or not?

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2024 U.S. Swimming Trials: Track Your Pick’Ems Entries

Follow along with your picks and our live coverage throughout the meet. Friendly trash talk encouraged!

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Trials Olimpici USA 2024: Analisi E Risultati Live Batterie Day 1

Prima sessione di batterie dei Trials Olimpici degli Stati Uniti 2024. Seguitela con noi ed il nostro Live Recap aggiornato minuto per minuto

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Trials Olimpici USA Al Via: Anteprima, Programma Ed Orari In Italia Day 1

Indianapolis è una città in festa, come lo è il resto degli Stati Uniti d’America per l’inizio oggi dei Trials Olimpici del nuoto.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Day 1 Prelims Preview

Heats of the women’s 100 fly, women’s 400 free, men’s 100 breast and men’s 400 free will be contested on day one of the 2024 U.S. Olympic trials.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Official SwimSwam Preview Index

All eyes will be on Caeleb Dressel at the U.S. Olympic Trials, set to kick off on June 15 in Indianapolis. Follow along with our event-by-event previews here.

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2024 US Olympic Trials: A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown of Some of the Stars’s Schedules

Katie Ledecky, is entered in four events; the 200, 400, 800 and 1500 free, and due to a schedule change from previous years she avoids any doubles.

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Three Chinese Swimmers Reportedly Tested Positive Before 2021 Incident, Also Went Unpunished

For three of the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 before the Tokyo Olympics, it wasn’t their first time.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Experienced Youth, Veterans Collide In Women’s 200 Free

The U.S. has a mix and of experienced veterans and youngsters, both with international experience, who could make for a fast final.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Young Stars Clash in Battle for 2nd Spot in the 1500 Free

Katie Ledecky’s dominance in the 1500 freestyle leaves little doubt that she’ll return to Paris in the event, the only question remains of who will join her.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 68.9% Correctly Predicted Aussie Women Would Break WR At Trials

Ariarne Titmus shattered the world record in the women’s 200 free, while former record holder Mollie O’Callaghan also went under the existing mark.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Examining The Trends From The Pick’Em Contest

Caeleb Dressel (pictured) was favored by Pick’em participants to win two different events, despite not being the top seed in either of those races.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle Brewing Behind Ledecky In Women’s 400 Free

With Katie Ledecky well clear of the field, the most interesting race in the women’s 400 free will be the fight for the second Olympic roster spot.

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