Katie Ledecky

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

Katie Ledecky Breaks NCAA Record in 1000 Yard Free by 10 Seconds

We all knew it was coming, but now that it’s arrived, it’s become so expected that it come with far…

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Ledecky Shatters Janet Evans’ Pool Record as Stanford Beats Texas

Ledecky swam to a 9:10.49 to break the 26-year-old Pool Record of 9:30.69 set by Janet Evans. She then went on to break her own Pool Record in the 500 free, clocking a 4:33.94.

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Michael Phelps Cover 2016 Olympic Year in Review Magazine

The 2016 Olympic Year in Review issue ships November 18th. If you have not subscribed, now is the time. SwimSwam Magazine is the perfect holiday gift for swimmers and swim fans.

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Preview: Texas Women to Face Cal and Stanford This Weekend

The Texas women will take on a tough schedule this weekend, facing Cal and Stanford in a pair of back-to-back dual meets in northern California

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#SwimSwamTheVote: Adrian/Ervin Ticket Prevails In SwimSwam Polls

Those connected to social media (and in 2016, who isn’t?) will remember yesterday’s most important ballot – the one posed by…

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2016 Olympic Year in Review Magazine: Farewell To Michael Phelps

The holidays are approaching fast. Give the gift of swimming with SwimSwam Magazine’s “2016 Year in Review” with the special “Farewell to Michael Phelps” section.

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Righting the [Sportsman]ship: What Sets Swimming Apart

If swimming had its own State of the Union Address, how would we rate the level of sportsmanship post-Rio 2016?

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The Champion State of Mind: What Swimmers Need To Meet Our Goals

Andrew Gyenis is a graduate of Stanford University, where he studied renewable energy and creative writing. He is a long…

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Time Magazine has named Ledecky, Mardini among most influential teens

The Time Magazine has named Olympic Champion Katie Ledecky and Syrian olympic refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini among most influential teenagers of…

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Swimulator is Now Part of the SwimSwam Family of Nerds

Swimswam has partnered with Swimulator to expand our college swimming coverage. Swimulator has tools for predicting conference and national meets, simulating…

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Ledecky, Manuel Take Down Pool Records As Stanford Beats WSU

In the first home dual meet races of her collegiate career, Stanford distance star Katie Ledecky took down multiple pool records at the Avery Aquatic Center.

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Stanford Women Name 3 Captains for 2016-2017 Season

Two-time Olympian Lia Neal (above) is one of three captains for the Stanford women for the 2016-2017 season.

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5 Reasons Why Ledecky Is Smart to Go to College

Five reasons why Katie Ledecky made the right choice in going to college over collecting her millions. We all know experiencing a college football tailgate is priceless.

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College Swimming Round Up: 10/10/2016-10/16/2016

This weekend saw Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, George Mason, Towson and UNC- Willmington notch W’s for both the men’s and women’s…

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Watch Katie Ledecky Win Her First Collegiate Event

Stanford vs. Oregon State University Complete results Hosted by Oregon State (Osborn Aquatic Center) October 14, 2016 25 yards, dual…

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