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Katie Ledecky

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

2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Beisel Threepeat In Women’s 400 IM?

With the U.S. Olympic Trials approaching next month, veteran Elizabeth Beisel will be looking to make her 3rd straight Olympic Team in her signature event, the women’s 400 IM.

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Ranking The World Records Heading Into Rio: Women’s Edition

Katinka Hosszu will take on one of the toughest world records on the books in Rio: the women’s 400 IM.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Say Ledecky Should Skip Taper For U.S. Trials

SwimSwam readers overwhelmingly expressed their support for no taper or a limited taper for Ledecky in Omaha. 94.5% in all voted for one of those two options.

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Michael Phelps Gold Cover Olympic Preview Issue is Almost Gone

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Great Depth In Women’s 100 Free

The race for the top 6 spots should be extremely close, and we may see at least 8 swimmers under the 54 barrier. The race for and individual Olympic bid in this event will be even more exciting, with the likes of Franklin, Manuel, Weitzeil, Coughlin, and possibly Ledecky contesting for a top 2 finish.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Who Will Join Ledecky in the 800?

A strong field of American women led by Katie Ledecky will enter the fray in Omaha with their sites set on earning their chance to bring their best 800 meter freestyle to Rio.

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Ledecky Earns 11K, Dwyer 10.6K To Win 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series

Katie Ledecky and Conor Dwyer each finished the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series with five-digit prize money totals, no including their $10,000 winner bonuses clinched at the conclusion of the series.

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Conor Dwyer, Katie Ledecky Win PSS Titles, DiRado Gets the Car

Conor Dwyer finalized his third-straight Arena Pro Swim Series title this past weekend with 8 more points in Santa Clara.

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Jessica Ashwood Breaks Own Aussie 800 Free Record In Santa Clara

Australian Jessica Ashwood broke her own 800 free national record in Santa Clara with a scorching time of 8:18.14.

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Leah Smith’s 4:03.33 Makes Her 4th Fastest American Ever in 400 Free

2016 ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES AT INDIANAPOLIS Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5, 2016 IUPUI Natatorium / Indianapolis, IN…

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Five Big Things From Day 1 At The Longhorn Elite Invite

Michael Phelps had a strong day one in Austin, winning the 100 free and finishing runner-up in the 100 fly.

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How to get the Michael Phelps Gold Cover Olympic Preview Issue

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SwimSwam Pulse: 60% Support Park Tae-hwan’s 2016 Olympic Bid

Almost 800 of 1325 poll respondents voted in favor of letting Korea’s Park compete in Rio, believing that he’s served his sentence under international rules.

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Katie Ledecky – Champion of the Champions (VIDEO)

Video Courtesy: FINA “Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky better known as Katie Ledecky had her Olympic debut in 2012 when she was…

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U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Ledecky & Co. Lead Women’s 400 Free

Katie Ledecky is expected to dominate in the 400 Freestyle at Olympic Trials this summer.

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