You are working on Staging1

Katie Ledecky

View Katie Ledecky's Biography

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

15-Year-Old Katie Grimes Makes Olympics; #3 U.S. 15-16 Behind Ledecky, Evans

15-year-old Katie Grimes of the Sandpipers of Nevada dropped 11 seconds to surge to an Olympic berth with the #3 swim in 15-16 history – behind two legends.

  32 Comments

2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 7 Finals Preview

Every final tonight features a world record-holder… but also a wide open battle for the second likely Olympic-qualifying spot.

  20 Comments

Day 6 U.S. Roster Update: Lazor, Mefford Punch Tickets, And A Flurry of Doubles

Night 6 of the U.S. Olympic Trials was a big one for athletes adding second events, opening the floodgates for the individual 2nd-place finishers.

  50 Comments

2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

This morning: three events: 800 free, 100 fly, 200 back. Three reigning World Champs & world record-holders: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, and Regan Smith.

  396 Comments

2021 SwimSwam Olympic Trials Wave II Pick ‘Em Contest – Day 4 Results

Retaining their overall pick ’ems lead after day four was McG_H2O, now 6 points ahead of Nathank and retiredswimmer97.

  9 Comments

2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Day 6 Prelims Preview

Three of USA Swimming’s brightest stars – all reigning world record-holders and World champions – will lead this morning’s heats.

  20 Comments

I 200 Stile A Tokyo Avranno In Gara Tre Ori Olimpici Prima Volta Nella Storia

Alle Olimpiadi di Tokyo per la prima volta nella storia le medaglie d’oro delle ultime tre edizioni si scontreranno in quella gara

  Comment First!

Who Will Be Team USA’s Assistant Swimming Coaches In Tokyo?

With three of his swimmers already on the Olympic team, Todd DeSorbo has all but locked up a spot as a women’s team assistant in Tokyo.

  66 Comments

Watch Schmitt, Madden, McLaughlin, Harting, and A. Walsh Earn 2021 OLY Berths

Catch up on the men’s 100 FR semis, women’s 200 FR final, men’s 200 FL final, women’s 200 FL semis, men’s 200 BR semis, and women’s 200 IM/1500 free finals.

  1 Comment

2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Wave II: Night 4 Finals Photo Vault

Night 4 of the US Olympic Trials saw many qualify for their first Olympic team as well as some veterans. Here are the top shots from the electric night.

  2 Comments

Women’s 200 Free Will Have Last Three Olympic Champions Converge For First Time

Tokyo will be the first time in history that an individual swimming event will see its last three Olympic champions competing on the Olympic stage.

  30 Comments

Caeleb Dressel Scratches 200 IM Prelims On Day 5 of U.S. Olympic Trials

After winning the 100 free semifinal on Wednesday night, Caeleb Dressel scratched the 200 IM to focus on the 100 free final tonight.

  25 Comments

Ariarne Titmus Shaves 0.13 Off Her 800 Freestyle Australian Record – 8:15.57

Ariarne Titmus is now the 2nd fastest performer worldwide this season with a swim only 2 seconds slower than Katie Ledecky.

  3 Comments

Ledecky on Event Schedules: “I do think the men have it a little bit easier”

Ledecky, who swam the 200/1500 free double tonight, commented on that fact that on the men’s side, no such double appears in the event schedule

  72 Comments

Ariarne Titmus Record Australiano Anche Negli 800 Stile 8:15.57

Ariarne Titmus dopo aver siglato il record australiano nei 200 e nei 400 metri stile libero femminili, mette la firma anche sotto gli 800

  Comment First!