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Video Interview: Katie Ledecky talks racing the big boys in Colorado

Video produced by Coleman Hodges.

Reported by Robert Gibbs.

Katie Ledecky went out under world record pace in the opening 100, but ended up having to “settle” for “only” a 4:01.95.  That’s still the second-fastest time in the world this year, with Ledecky’s swim at the Austin Pro Series in January still standing as the fastest.  NBAC teammates Lotte Friis and Allison Schmidt placed second and third, finishing 4:10.34 and 4:13.21, respectively.  Hosszu, swimming her third event of the night in under 80 minutes, placed sixth with a 4:17.45.

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Fanny
9 years ago

Really I don’t see how you can compare them. They are both fantastic women – seems like in and out of the pool. Anyone would be proud to have them as a daughter/friend/colleague.

bad parent
Reply to  Fanny
9 years ago

Translation: people can be equal to but never greater than Missy.

9 years ago

She’s my favorite interview of the Olympians.

Markster
Reply to  Hulk Swim
9 years ago

I love how she is always very modest and answers every question with definite honesty and even a certain amount of amateurism. Never comes off as being fake or purposely trying to please anyone. I definitely prefer it to Missy’s nonstop super duper happiness which just comes off as fake. Bring on the hate, I don’t care, it’s just my opinion.

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  Markster
9 years ago

I defenetly prefer Katie than Missy for intervieuws too . Feels much more like a genuine layed back fierce swimmer and she talks so naturally – no hush hush or ” happiness bubble ” to stand upon . She loves what she lives .

bad parent
Reply to  ERVINFORTHEWIN
9 years ago

What?!?! Blasphemy.

bad parent
Reply to  bad parent
9 years ago

On a serious note:

“Missy’s nonstop super duper happiness which just comes off as fake.”

This +1000 up votes

About Coleman Hodges

Coleman Hodges

Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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