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Katie Ledecky

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

Olimpiadi Di Tokyo 2020 Recap Live Finali Giorno 7

Settima sessione di finali al’Aquatic Centre di Tokyo dove questa mattina verranno assegnate le medaglie olimpiche in 4 eventi

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Aussie Emma McKeon Leads ALL #Tokyo2020 Individual Medalists With Four

Aussie Emma McKeon currently leads the overall Tokyo 2020 individual medalists with four thus far, two from individuals and two from relays.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 7 Finals Preview

Caeleb Dressel could swim three times tonight, chasing a 100 fly world record, a historic 50 free barrier, and the first-ever mixed medley relay Olympic gold.

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Ariarne Titmus Paces Like a Swiss Watch and Grabs Gold: 200 FR Analysis

We asked our data partner to help us with a deeper insight into performances and what makes elite swimmers fast. This is their TritonWear analysis.

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China gana los 4×200 libre femenino y le arrebata el WR a Australia

En una carrera espectacular, China logró un nuevo récord mundial en los 4 × 200 libre femenino para llevarse el oro en los Juegos de Tokio 2020.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

World record-holders Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel lead events into today’s prelims session at the 2020 Summer Olympics, while Kaylee McKeown chases at WR.

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Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 5 Swimming Headlines

Last night there were 5 finals and 4 semifinals, which lasted 3.5 hours. A lot happened. Check out the biggest swimming headlines from day 5 here for more.

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Canadian Women Post 7:43.77 4×200 Freestyle NR, 11th Fastest All-Time

While they were left off the podium for a 4th place finish, the Canadian women managed to deliver a national record-breaking swim in the Tokyo 2020 4×200.

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WATCH: Dressel Ties 100 FL Olympic Record, White/Bacon Go 1-2 in 200 BK Heat

Watch Caeleb Dressel tie another OLY record, this time in the 1FL, during Tokyo 2020 day 6 prelims and Rhyan White/Phoebe bacon go 1-2 in their 2BK heat.

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Tokyo 2020, North America Day 5: US Women Beat 4×200 WR But Finish 2nd Again

Just as it happened in 2019, the American women swam quicker than the former world record in the 4×200 free relay but wound up with a silver medal.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics In Photos: Day 5 Finals

Yet again, so much emotion and excitement in one session! Here are some of my favorites from the morning of tears and cheers.

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#Tokyo2020 Cheat Sheet for Non-Swimmers Day 5: The Men’s 100 Free Hits Hype

American Caeleb Dressel picked up his 2nd gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with a win in the marquee race of the meet.

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Katie Grimes Passes Janet Evans for No. 2 All-Time US 15-16 Performer in 800 FR

After qualifying second into the women’s 800 FR Olympic final, Katie Grimes has passed Janet Evans as the No. 2 US 15-16 performer all-time.

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SwimSwam’s Top 5 Swims of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games: Day 5

There were some of the closest races we’ve seen this Games on Day 5, topped by the men’s 100 free, 800 free, and women’s 4×200 free relay

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McIntosh Continues To Marvel: 14-Year-Old Smashes Canadian 800 Free NAG In 8:25

Summer McIntosh’s time of 8:25.04 makes her more than three seconds faster than any American ever in the 13-14 age group, including Katie Ledecky.

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