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Katie Ledecky

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

Pancake Hot Take: 2019 US Open/Minnesota Invite Weekend Wrap-up

Since this is a wrap-up, I’m giving you my top 4 swims of the weekend, my top 4 surprises of the weekend, and as always, the syrup on top. 

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2019 U.S. Open Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Luca Urlando posted the top time of the morning in the men’s 200 fly, missing the meet record by less than a second.

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2019 US Open Championships: Kalisz Drops 2 BR, Smith Drops 1 FR On Night 4

Chase Kalisz has dropped the 200 BR on night 4 of the US Open after finishing 9th in prelims, meanwhile, Kieran Smith will contest only in the 200 BK A-final.

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Caeleb Dressel No-Shows 100 Free, Won’t Swim Any Primary Races at U.S. Open

Caeleb Dressel didn’t race the 50 free, 100 free, or 100 fly, all races where he is the defending World Champion, at this week’s U.S. Open Championships.

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2019 US Open Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Andrew Wilson of Athens Bulldog Swim Club broke the U.S. Open meet record in the 100 breast in prelims with 59.28.

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2019 US Open Championships: Katie Ledecky Scratches 400 IM on Day Three

After failing to reach the A-final in both the 400 IM and 200 free, Katie Ledecky has decided to keep the 200 free for day 3 finals in Atlanta.

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WATCH: Kalisz, Lochte, Foster 200 IM Face-Off; All US Open Night 2 Race Videos

Chase Kalisz pulled off the win in the 200 IM last night, keeping the teenager Carson Foster and World Record-holder Ryan Lochte at bay. Watch the race here.

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Holiday Swimmer Gift: SwimSwam Magazine’s 2019 Year in Review

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your swimmer or swim coach? Get SwimSwam Magazine’s 2019 Year in Review. We’re ready to ship today.

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Katie Ledecky: “I Feel like I have a lot of fast swims built up within me”

Ledecky was 2:59.44 at the 300 wall and brought it home well with a final time of 4:00.81 for a new U.S. Open Meet record

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2019 US Open Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

American record-holder Simone Manuel is top seed in the women’s 50 free on Day 2 at 2019 U.S. Open Championships.

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US Open: Katie Ledecky 8:14.59 Negli 800 – Sarà Impegnata In 7 Gare

US Open iniziati ieri ad Atlanta. Il meeting, detto anche Winter Nationals è l’ultima grande competizione a stelle e strisce prima dei Trials Olimpici.

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2019 U.S. Open Day 2 Prelims Scratch Report: Ledecky Out of 200 IM

Katie Ledecky has opted out of the women’s 200 IM on Thursday at 2019 U.S. Open. The event follows the 400 free where she is seeded 1st.

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WATCH: Fastest 800 Free Heats from Night 1 of 2019 US Open

Watch Brazil’s Guilherme Costa down his own South American record in the 800 free by multiple seconds.

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2019 US Open Championships: Night 1 Timed Finals Recap

The 2019 U.S. Open kicks off with the women’s and men’s 800 freestyles Wednesday night in Atlanta, GA at the McAuley Aquatic Center.

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5 Women’s Races To Watch At Swimming’s 2019 U.S. Open

12 of last year’s top 13 Americans are entered in the 400 IM this week in Atlanta. That includes 17-year-old national champ Emma Weyant & star Katie Ledecky.

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