Katie Ledecky

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

Open Turn: What’s hotter, High School Swimming or The Harlem Shake?

With independent, public and overall high school records going down within the last week it’s tough to believe that :30 second youtube videos are the hot topic in swimming…

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Race Vault: Videos of Conger & Ledecky Swims From Metro Champs

Saturday saw an electric atmosphere at the 2013 Metro Championships, with swimmers jammed at pool’s edge. It’s no wonder the swims were so hot in the water.

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As the Dust Settles, Wootton and Gonzaga Walk Away with Metro Champs; Ledecky and Conger With Records

NOW WITH VIDEO! Jack Conger (above) and Katie Ledecky put on a show at the 2013 Metro Championships. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Post Meet Interview with Katie Ledecky

Katie Ledecky started off her individual schedule at the Metro Championships with a National Independent Record in the 200 freestyle (1:42.96) and followed it up with an overall National High School Record in the 500 (4:31.38), the third fastest performance all time.

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Conger and Ledecky post the Fastest 500s in High School History [UPDATE with Race Video]

Jeff Kostoff’s 500 freestyle high school record stood for almost 30 years. Coming into today it was the longest standing High School Record in the books. Not anymore… (Swim Pic Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Breaks Independent School Record in 200 IM; Far From Overall Mark

Missy Franklin took down the National Independent Record of her good friend Kathleen Hersey on Saturday in the 200 IM, but her record-breaking would stop there. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katie Ledecky Gets National Independent School Record in 200 Free, Beating Missy

Stone Ridge’s Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky got Missy’s Independent School record, but couldn’t catch Dagny for the overall mark. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katie Ledecky Breaks 500 Free National High School Record, NAG Record

Katie Ledecky already has a NAG and National HIgh School Record after prelims. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Open Turn: Jack Conger could be looking at another Record Breaking Weekend

Chris DeSantis joins Garrett McCaffrey to discuss possible records from Jack Conger, Missy Franklin, and Katie Ledecky this weekend. They also look forward to the college swimming championship season. (Swim Pic Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katie Ledecky and Jack Conger Go “Primary” At Metro Championships

Katie Ledecky (above) and Jack Conger won’t have any surprise entries at this weeken’ds Metro Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Conger, Ledecky Crush Records at Metro Prep Champs

The whole of the DC Metroplex is in the throes of big high school meets this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: NCAP Picks Up Two Girls’ Age Grouper of the Year Honors

Katie Ledecky, 15-16 Girls 2012 Swammy Award winner. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2012 Swammy Award: National Team/National Team Coach of the Year, USA

The Team: United States of America The Man: Frank Busch The Stars: Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, Matt Grevers,…

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2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: SwimSwam Buzz Award, Camille Muffat

French swimmer Camille Muffat turned everything we know about pacing a distance race on its head in the summer of 2012. (Photo Courtes: Jmex)

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