Katie Ledecky

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

2024 US Olympic Trials: A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown of Some of the Stars’s Schedules

Katie Ledecky, is entered in four events; the 200, 400, 800 and 1500 free, and due to a schedule change from previous years she avoids any doubles.

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Three Chinese Swimmers Reportedly Tested Positive Before 2021 Incident, Also Went Unpunished

For three of the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 before the Tokyo Olympics, it wasn’t their first time.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Experienced Youth, Veterans Collide In Women’s 200 Free

The U.S. has a mix and of experienced veterans and youngsters, both with international experience, who could make for a fast final.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Young Stars Clash in Battle for 2nd Spot in the 1500 Free

Katie Ledecky’s dominance in the 1500 freestyle leaves little doubt that she’ll return to Paris in the event, the only question remains of who will join her.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 68.9% Correctly Predicted Aussie Women Would Break WR At Trials

Ariarne Titmus shattered the world record in the women’s 200 free, while former record holder Mollie O’Callaghan also went under the existing mark.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials: Examining The Trends From The Pick’Em Contest

Caeleb Dressel (pictured) was favored by Pick’em participants to win two different events, despite not being the top seed in either of those races.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle Brewing Behind Ledecky In Women’s 400 Free

With Katie Ledecky well clear of the field, the most interesting race in the women’s 400 free will be the fight for the second Olympic roster spot.

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Ariarne Titmus Dopo Parigi Si Prenderà Una Pausa Dal Nuoto

Ariarne Titmus ha dichiarato che dopo le Olimpiadi di Parigi si prenderà una pausa dal nuoto, ma ancora non sa quanto durerà

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Titmus Eyeing Reset After Paris Amid Recovery From Health Scare

Two-time Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus expects to take a long break after the Paris Games amid recovery from an unexpected health scare last year

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Worlds Records on the Cusp of Breaking a New ‘Second Barrier’

Let’s take a look at which world records have the greatest chance of entering a new “second barrier” in either Paris or at qualifying meets in the lead up.

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“Just Add Water”: Reviewing Katie Ledecky’s Autobiography

An inside look into Ledecky’s recently published autobiography that covers her swimming career, family and everything in between.

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COMPLETE Event-By-Event 2024 US Olympic Trials Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

Join us as we go down the psych sheet, event by event, and choose our picks for who will make the 2024 US Olympic team in Indianapolis.

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Anna Peplowski: Watch Out World, This Amazing Young Talent Is On A Mission

Peplowski has been churning out best times all year and ranks 2nd domestically in the women’s 200 free entering the U.S. Olympic Trials.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Battle for Second Brewing Behind Ledecky in the 800 Free

With Katie Ledecky almost a lock to secure her 4th straight Olympic berth in the 800 freestyle, there’s a battle brewing for the second spot on the roster.

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Ariarne Titmus Posts #2 400 Freestyle All-Time With 3:55.44

Titmus holds the World Record in the event with a 3:55.38 from the 2023 World Championships. She leads the World so far this season.

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