Katie Ledecky

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

2016 Rio Olympics Preview: American Women on WR Hunt in 800 Free Relay

The American quartet will be chasing gold as well as the Chinese World Record of 7:42.08.

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2016 Rio Olympics Previews: 2 World Leaders Clash in Women’s 200 Free

Katie Ledecky will attempt to handle Sarah Sjostrom in the 200 free in Rio in a blockbuster showdown between two forces in the sport of swimming.

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US Men Lead Top-3 Olympic Seeds, Women Narrowly Edge Aussies

The US men and women both lead the Olympic swimming psych sheets for seeds in the top-3, but Australia isn’t too far behind for second in both.

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Phelps, Ledecky, Jaeger Lend Voices To Hot Swim Jam (Video)

Add some pep to your day by watching your favorite swim stars mash-up with DJ Flula in a new Rio jam.

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Belmonte Entered in 5 Individual Events for Rio, Races Hosszu in 3

Mireia Belmonte may spend more time racing than any other female swimmer at the Olympics this August, excluding open water. Her individual event schedule will include a total of 12 swims spread across the first seven days of competition, culminating in 4,400 total meters spent racing.

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PEAQ Swim Team Drops Epic Hype Video – 35 Current and Former Olympians

Maddie Howell made an epic hype video for her club’s state meet.

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Katinka Hosszu Entered in 5 Events for 2016 Olympic Games

Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu has entered 5 individual events for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games that begin on August 6th, 2016…

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How to get the Michael Phelps Gold Cover 2016 Olympic Preview Magazine

This is the one magazine you want to celebrate and remember Olympic swimming in 2016.

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Nathan Adrian Sets ‘Micro-goals’, Amazed By Katie Ledecky (Video)

Nathan Adrian speaks from San Antonio, giving insight into his goal-setting approach heading into Rio.

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2016 Olympic Medal Count Predictions: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

The Olympic Medal Count, by countries, matters. It is a measuring stick of success, a reflection of a nation’s swimming governance, health and performance.

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U.S. Trials’ Impact On World’s Top 5 In Each Event: Women’s Edition

Katie Ledecky holds two #1 times in the world in Olympic events.

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Katie Ledecky Feeling the Excitement from Team USA Newcomers (Video)

At just 19 years old, Ledecky will be swimming in her 2nd Olympics, having won gold in the 800 meter freestyle at the London Olympics. Though she’s made the team before, Ledecky is just as excited this time around, partially due to the excitement the first time Olympians bring.

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Rio 2016 Olympics Preview: Sarah Sjostrom Looking Like Ledecky In 100 Fly

Sarah Sjostrom has put up so many fast swims in butterfly that have pushed the boundaries of reality in the sport– she’ll attack the 100 fly in Rio, and the WR is very much so in danger.

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Lochte Gets A Tan, Ledecky Finds Date In Phelps Facebook Video

Michael Phelps’s latest Facebook live broadcast comes from the Team USA training camp in San Antonio and features a number of high-profile cameos.

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SwimSwam offers a new tool to embed the latest swimming news directly on your website.

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