Katie Ledecky

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

Ledecky on Post-Olympics: “I’ll Have to Get All My Stuff for My Dorm”

Katie Ledecky talks about her upcoming season at Stanford University and yesterday’s record-breaking race.

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The Case for an Olympic Women’s 1500

Last night Katie Ledecky completed her historic Olympics with an insane performance in the 800 freestyle, touching the wall almost…

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2016 Olympics Pickem Contest, Day 7 Results

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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6 Reasons to Love SwimSwam Magazine and the College Preview

If you subscribe to SwimSwam Magazine, you can immediately view the 2016 Olympic Preview and all back issues as digital magazines. The College Preview ships August 22nd. You’ll have that issue in your hands in early September.

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Olympia 2016: Historische Schwimmnacht in Rio

Olympische Spiele 2016 Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien Schwimmen: 6. bis 13. August Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio…

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Rio Rapid Fire: Day Seven Finals

In a fashion that has become remarkably common for the outstanding athlete, Katie Ledecky demolished her own world record en route to a repeat gold medal in the women’s 800m freestyle.

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Twitter Recap: America Rules Twitterverse on Night 7

Anthony Ervin, the youngest AND oldest Olympic champion in history.

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2016 Olympics: Day 7 Finals Photo Vault

Thanks to photographer Simone Castrovillari for these Olympic swimming photos.

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Manuel: Ledecky “Wasn’t Going to Fall Asleep” Until Hug after Gold

Simone Manuel had one last surprise awaiting her after her historic tie for gold with Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in the 100 free last night.

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Boglarka Kapas Breaks Own Hungarian Record To Win Bronze In 800 Free

Boglarka Kapas won bronze in the 800 free to re-break her own Hungarian national record set in the prelims.

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Day 7 Finals Preview: Phelps Seeks 5th, Hosszu & Ledecky Eye 4th Golds

Katie Ledecky will look for her second straight 800 free Olympic title tonight.

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Rio Olympic Medalists Twitter List (Day 7 Update)

You can follow the men’s 50 free medalists on Twitter, along with many other Olympic swimmers.

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Oleksiak Becomes Most Decorated Canadian At Any Summer Olympics At 16

Penny Oleksiak became the most decorated Canadian ever at a summer Olympics, winning her fourth medal, a gold, in the 100 freestyle.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Six Prelims Live Recap

Finally Michael Phelps is up in the men’s 100m butterfly. This event is arguably the toughest on his schedule for him. He wasn’t remarkably fast at the US Olympic Trials but has shown throughout this meet that he’s much better than he was just a few weeks ago.

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TritonWear Race Analysis: 2016 Olympics Women’s 4×200 Free Relay

TritonWear brings you the 2016 Summer Games with daily in-depth race analysis of every final.

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