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Katie Ledecky

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

University of North Dakota Considering Cutting Swimming Program

The University of North Dakota has decided that it will be downsizing its athletics program – and swimming could be…

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Golden Goggles Early Voting Update: Phelps, Ledecky Lead 2 Each

With the 2016 Golden Goggles approaching, SwimSwam has put together an analysis of the voting up to this point.

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The Official SwimSwam Ballot For The 2016 Golden Goggle Awards

SwimSwam’s take on the 2016 Golden Goggle Awards nominees.

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Michael Phelps Nominated For 5 Golden Goggle Awards

Michael Phelps leads all athletes with 5 Golden Goggles nominations, per the official ballot released by USA Swimming today.

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College Swimming Previews: Olympic Stars Shine For #2 Stanford Women

The Cardinal team is packed with stars this season, including Ella Eastin, Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, and Lia Neal, who could make up a scary-good 800 free relay.

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The White House Honored 2016 Olympians and Paralympians

The team’s 33 overall medal haul more than tripled the achievement of its closest swimming competitor, Australia.

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How Baseball MVP Bryce Harper Got Katie Ledecky’s Cap for Celebration

When baseball’s Washington Nationals clinched the National League East earlier this week, their biggest star Bryce Harper rocked a pair of…

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Phelps Named USOC’s Male Athlete of the Rio Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Committee has named its major Team USA awards for the 2016 Rio Olympics, with Michael Phelps nabbing the Male Athlete of the Games award for his farewell Olympics.

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Watch: Allison Schmitt & Elizabeth Beisel Host USOC Awards Red Carpet

Watch Elizabeth Beisel and Allison Schmitt host the red carpet runway show for the USOC Awards tonight.

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Katie Ledecky Wins U.S. Olympic Committee Female Athlete of the Year

Katie Ledecky earned the top honors tonight as the US Olympic Committee’s Female Athlete of the Olympic Games.

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Brazil Wins 2nd-Straight Raia Rapida Meet; Ervin Repeats as 50 Free Winner

Team USA returned Rio double gold medalist Anthony Ervin who competed in the 50 free, defending his title in the same pool that he became the oldest individual Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

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Bryce Harper Rocks Katie Ledecky in Washington Nationals Celebration

The best active baseball player on earth honored the best active swimmer on earth in his post-game celebration

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Katie Ledecky Wins 4th-Straight USA Swimming Athlete of the Year Award

Katie Ledecky has added another award to her record-setting year.

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President Obama to Honor Team USA Olympians at the White House

The President and First Lady are set to welcome members of the 2016 USA Olympic and Paralympic teams on Thursday, September 29th on the White House South Lawn.

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The Tradition Continues: the 8th Annual Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic

The 8th Annual Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic, a unique short course meters competition, will be taking place from October 7th-9th, 2016.

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