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Katie Ledecky

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

WATCH: Video Highlights From Stanford’s Win Over Cal Women

Ledecky won all 3 of her individual races with new Pool Records in all 3. Even more impressive, though, was the fact that 2 of her records came in back-to-back events.

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Ledecky Drops Back-to-Back Pool Records as Stanford Beats Cal

Ledecky started off with a back-to-back double, winning the 1000 free in 9:20.41. She returned to the pool immediately after for the 200 free, putting up a blistering 1:43.09 to outpace teammate Simone Manuel (1:44.04).

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Taylor Rattles Era-Starting Record

Disclaimer: BlueSeventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…

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Sarah Sjostrom Honored by Swedish King

Swedish super star Sarah Sjostrom was honored by Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf at the royal palace in Stockholm earlier this week for her accomplishments at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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2017 NCAA Conference Championship Primer – Division I

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With all due respect to Christmas, there’s nothing quite like the NCAA postseason in swimming & diving, and it kicks off this month with conference championship meets across the United States.

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8 Reasons to Love SwimSwam Magazine

SwimSwam Magazine was named one of the “30 Hottest Launches” of 2016.

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NC State Men, Stanford Women Return To #1 In Division I Polls

The new Division I swimming and diving polls are out with NC State climbing back to the #1 spot after…

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Manuel Downs Ledecky’s Pool Record with 1:42 200 Free Against USC

The Stanford Cardinal put up some blistering times in their dual meet victory over USC on Saturday, including Simone Manuel’s 1:42.72 in the 200 free.

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Ledecky Blasts 1:43.4 200 Free as Stanford Downs UCLA

Olympic champ Ledecky got the ball rolling with a blazing swim in the 200 free. She charged to a 1:43.48, winning by over 3 seconds over teammate Ella Eastin (1:47.00).

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Cal Explosion Throwing Doubt On Once-Certain NCAA Title

This is a very longwinded way of saying what swimming fans (and sports fans in general) already know: nothing is certain. It’s the unpredictability of sports that keeps us continually on the edge of our seats. NCAA titles are never decided until March. And that fact could make the next three months an incredibly exciting roller coaster ride that none of us will want to sleep on.

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Pac-12 Network Debuts Back-To-Back Stanford Meet, Highlighting Ledecky

In a special series of coverage Pac-12 Networks will showcase Stanford swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist and nine-time world…

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NCAA Swimulator Individual Swimmer Power Rankings

Sometimes rankings swimmers is easy. Katie Ledecky is the best women’s swimmer. Andrew Wilson is the best swimmer in Division…

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SwimSwam Pulse: 52% Find Peaty’s WR Most Impressive of 2016

Ever the forgotten stroke, breaststroke gets some sorely-needed recognition this week, with SwimSwam voters overwhelmingly selecting Adam Peaty’s world record 100 breast as the best swim of the year 2016.

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7 Reasons to Love SwimSwam Magazine

Here are 7 reasons to subscribe to SwimSwam Magazine. #1 – You can still get the “2016 Olympic Year in Review” with the Michael Phelps cover.

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Stanford Continues Undefeated Streak in Dual with Arizona

STANFORD VS. ARIZONA Results Hosted by University of Arizona Saturday, January 21st 25 yards Dual meet format FINAL TEAM SCORES: MEN- Stanford…

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