Watch Katie Ledecky Win Her First Collegiate Event

Stanford vs. Oregon State University

Five-time Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky kicked off her collegiate swimming career this past Friday in a duel meet against Oregon State University. She took to her first meet in front of a sold out crowd, coming out on top in the 200 medley relay and 100 freestyle.

The Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder swam the freestyle leg of the medley relay, where Stanford finished with a time of 1:42.92. She also took first in the 100 freestyle, coming home in a time of 50.10. In addition to the relay and 100 freestyle, Ledecky took home a second place finish in the 200 butterfly and swam in the 400 freestyle relay.

Stanford won the meet by a score of 141 to 109, while swimming the last four events as exhibition. Ledecky will swim again on October 20th, where Stanford will take on Washington State University at home.

You can check out a video of Ledecky anchoring the 200 medley relay below, the first win of her collegiate career.

 

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Karla
8 years ago

That’s my idol right there! So happy for you, Katie.

Asdf
8 years ago

Great athletic result, but how are the student athletes grades?

Mikaswims
8 years ago

Why are some of the times for Stanford listed as exhibition?

Steve Nolan
Reply to  Mikaswims
8 years ago

So the score of the meet isn’t super lopsided.

CallMeVV
8 years ago

Love you so much!!! Your my idol!!!

shawna
Reply to  CallMeVV
8 years ago

You’re

mcmflyguy
8 years ago

I like how the video says Stanford won the 200 IM relay… hahaha

iLikePsych
Reply to  mcmflyguy
8 years ago

When I saw 1:42.92 I assumed that was her 200 free time. As crazy as that would be, I almost wouldn’t be surprised if she did that this early in the season.

Also, I think it’s funny that she was way ahead halfway in the 200 fly, but then got caught on the last 50.

ADSF
8 years ago

I actually want to see her time in 100 Br, 200 Bk and 400IM for her off-strokes during the preseason. For the world class 200IM and 400IM, I think the key would be the breaststroke. She will need to improve on this leg.

Hank
8 years ago

Was trying to use mojis but swim swam is anti-moji it looks like. Anyway good stuff!!

Hank
8 years ago

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Rachel has been swimming ever since she can remember. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where she learned to love swimming with the Walnut Creek Aquabears. She took her passion for swimming to Willamette University in Salem, Oregon where she primarily competes in sprint freestyle events. In addition …

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