Katie Ledecky

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

GBR’s Jaz Carlin Drops 1500m from Worlds; On Track for 400m and 800m

Jazmin Carlin (Great Britain) has reduced her 2015 Worlds schedule to contest just the 800m and 400m freestyle events.

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Carlin ready to achieve International Success

There are not many better stories than the comeback of Jazz Carlin. After suffering major illnesses disrupting her preparations for…

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Universal Sports Network and NBC to Show Action at World Championships

Universal Sports Network and NBC will air more than 48 hours of premier pool action from the 2015 FINA World Aquatic Championships in Kazan, Russia, from Saturday, July 25, through Sunday, August 9.

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Ryan Lochte, Katie Ledecky, And Dave Durden Talk 2015 World Championships

“I don’t focus on the medals I want to get, if I go up to the blocks, I am going up to win. Hands down, I want to win.” – Ryan Lochte

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#14 Recruit in Class of 2016 Megan Byrnes Chooses Stanford

Megan Byrnes, the 14th-ranked commit in the class of 2016, has verbally committed to the Stanford Cardinal.

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Sharon van Rouwendaal Shatters Dutch Record in 1500 Free in Romania

Dutch swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal has kicked off the Romanian International Swimming Championships with a National-Record crushing swim in the 1500…

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Open Contact Season Begins for High School Seniors on July 1

Maxime Rooney, a top-10 men’s recruit in the class of 2016, has already verbally committed to the University of Florida, part of a trend to pledge earlier and earlier.

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1500m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Ledecky Looking For Second Distance Trifecta

Katie Ledecky is the undisputed favourite in this event and it does not appear that she will be challenged in the slightest.

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Tickets Go On Sale Monday For 2016 US Olympic Team Trials

Our most recent count of US Olympic Trial Qualifiers as of June 23rd showed that 989 swimmers have qualified for the meet.

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Katie Ledecky Wins 200, 400, and 800 Frees at Indiana Meet (RACE VIDEO)

Katie Ledecky just cranked out a better June weekend than any women’s distance swimmer has ever had. Ever.

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WATCH: Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith Dominate 400 Free Final

Watch the women’s 400 freestyle final at 2016 US Olympic Trials

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Katie Ledecky Wins Again With A 1:56 200 Free Victory In Indiana

Katie Ledecky continued her domination at the visitbloomington.com Bucceto Open at Indiana University Saturday night with a very strong performance in the 200m freestyle final.

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Katie Ledecky Swims Smooth 1:58 200 Free in Prelims of Indiana Senior Circuit Meet

At the prelims today of the visitbloomington.com Bucceto Open at Indiana University, Katie Ledecky put together a controlled 200 meter freestyle,…

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Ledecky Drops Down to 4:01 in Finals at Indiana Senior Circuit Meet

This morning, Katie Ledecky swam a smooth 4:03.67 in the 400 meter freestyle prelims at the visitbloomington.com Bucceto’s Open Meet at…

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Katie Ledecky Posts a 4:03 400 Free in Prelims of Indiana Senior Circuit Meet

At the visitbloomington.com Bucceto’s Open at Indiana University, Katie Ledecky has swum a 4:03.67 in prelims of the 400 meter freestyle….

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