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Katie Ledecky

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

Phelps is Back; Don’t Wait to Buy Tickets for Summer Nationals

The William Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine, California will play host to this summer’s USA Swimming National Championships.

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2013-2014 Arena Grand Prix Updated Standings: Conor Dwyer and Megan Romano Remain At The Top

Conor Dwyer and Megan Romano did what they had to do point wise this past weekend at the Mesa Grand Prix to stay the top of the leaderboard. But with only two stops left on the Arena Grand Prix tour for the year, things are heating up.

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What’s To Come For The Comeback Kids

The Mesa Grand Prix was just a preview of what’s to come for the summer. With some of the best in the pool returning to action this weekend, we’re in for an exciting 2014.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Ledecky Happy With 800 Free in Mesa, Changed Her Stroke to Deal With Weather

Katie Ledecky talks about how she adapted to weather conditions at the Mesa Grand Prix on Saturday.

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Race Video: Ledecky wins 800 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner

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Katie Ledecky Clears Junior World Record in 800 Free, 3rd Record at Mesa Grand Prix

Katie Ledecky took her 3rd Junior World Record of the Mesa Grand Prix on Saturday night.

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Katie Ledecky Scratches 200 IM; Hardy Scratches 100 Breast on Last Day of Mesa Grand Prix

Katie Ledecky will focus on her best event, the 800 free, in finals on Saturday at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix-Prelims Recap Day 3: Katie Hoff Blows Away The Field In 200 IM On A Windy Morning In Mesa

With a Michael Phelps-less heat sheet for Saturday morning, there will still be plenty of exciting and even interesting swimming to go around.

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Ledecky Wins 200 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix, Video Interview

The defending Olympic Champion Allison Schmitt fought to the end with Katie Ledecky in the finals of the women’s 200 freestyle, but didn’t have enough in the end. Katie Ledecky posted a time of 1:56.27.

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Race Video: Ledecky wins 200 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 1:56.27

Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner. Women’s 200 Freestyle – Finals – Reported by SwimSwam…

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Katie Ledecky Crushes Junior World Record in 200 Free at Mesa

Katie Ledecky has set her 2nd Junior World Record, pending ratification, of the Mesa Grand Prix so far.

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Mesa Grand Prix Saturday Morning Heat Sheets: No Major Scratches, Lots of Interesting Entries

Laura Sogar remains entered in the 200 IM and the 100 breast for Saturday morning after having to scratch the 200 breast final on Thursday with health issues.

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2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa – Day 2 Final – Photo Vault

Many thanks to Mike Lewis – olavistaphotography.com – for these great swimming photos! (Featured Image: Conor Dwyer, looking massive!)

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Nathan Adrain Grabs His Second Win With The World’s 5th Fastest Swim In 2014

Meagn Romano will be swimming three events, the 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, and the 50 freestyle, on the second night of the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap

While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.

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