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Katie Ledecky

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

2018 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The first day of finals is set to get underway from Edmonton.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Women’s 100 Free Field Loaded With Talent

Simone Manuel spearheads an absolutely loaded lineup in the women’s 100 free at US Nationals.

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Katie Ledecky Nominated For Best College Athlete ESPY

American swimmer Katie Ledecky has been nominated for an ESPY award for Best College Athlete after another record-setting season in the…

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SwimSwam Pulse: 47% Pick Eastin As Top American 400 IMer

Nearly half of voters believed Ella Eastin would be the top women’s 400 IMer in the United States this summer, trusting in a big comeback swim after a shocking disqualification last year. Eastin was set to finish second last summer but took a disqualification for the ‘Lochte Rule,’ which disallows dolphin kicking on one’s back during the freestyle portion of an IM.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Something in the Water?

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Katie Ledecky Nominated for 2018 Kids Choice Sports Awards

Ledecky was nominated for Favorite Female Performer and Clutch Player of the Year awards.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Real Race is for Third Place In W 800

Cierra Runge and Ashley Twichell are among those that will vie for a podium spot.

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200 Free On Pan Pacs Chopping Block For Aussie Teen Ariarne Titmus

Australian national champion and multiple Commonwealth Games gold medalist Ariarne Titmus may be dropping the 200m freestyle event from her Pan Pacific Championships line-up.

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Chase Kasliz, Leah Smith Take Lead in Pro Swim Series Standings

Both Chase Kalisz (above) and Leah Smith enter US Nationals with leads, though they’re not insurmountable ones.

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Smith, Kalisz Secure Pro Swim Series Leads In Columbus, Nats Remain

Leah Smith took over the Pro Swim Series points lead from absent Melanie Margalis, while Chase Kalisz expanded his lead over Zane Grothe with just one Pro Swim Series scoring event remaining.

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2018 Pro Swim Series – Columbus: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Chase Kalisz will go for a clean sweep of the 400 IM titles on the PSS circuit tonight in Columbus.

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Zane Grothe, Chase Kalisz Tied Atop PSS Standings

With many races still to be swum, the men’s race is currently tied between the only two swimmers who are capable of winning the $10,000 prize and year-long BMW lease.

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7 Reasons To Love The Caeleb Dressel Cover Of SwimSwam Magazine

See seven reasons why you will love the Caeleb Dressel cover of SwimSwam Magazine’s 2018 Summer Issue.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: A Flawless Week

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Drabot, Meitz Looking to Surge in 400 FR

Katie Drabot is leading the chase pack behind the leaders of the industry, Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith.

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