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Katie Ledecky

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

Olympia 2016: Historische Schwimmnacht in Rio

Olympische Spiele 2016 Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien Schwimmen: 6. bis 13. August Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio…

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Rio Rapid Fire: Day Seven Finals

In a fashion that has become remarkably common for the outstanding athlete, Katie Ledecky demolished her own world record en route to a repeat gold medal in the women’s 800m freestyle.

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Twitter Recap: America Rules Twitterverse on Night 7

Anthony Ervin, the youngest AND oldest Olympic champion in history.

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2016 Olympics: Day 7 Finals Photo Vault

Thanks to photographer Simone Castrovillari for these Olympic swimming photos.

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Manuel: Ledecky “Wasn’t Going to Fall Asleep” Until Hug after Gold

Simone Manuel had one last surprise awaiting her after her historic tie for gold with Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in the 100 free last night.

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Boglarka Kapas Breaks Own Hungarian Record To Win Bronze In 800 Free

Boglarka Kapas won bronze in the 800 free to re-break her own Hungarian national record set in the prelims.

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Day 7 Finals Preview: Phelps Seeks 5th, Hosszu & Ledecky Eye 4th Golds

Katie Ledecky will look for her second straight 800 free Olympic title tonight.

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Rio Olympic Medalists Twitter List (Day 7 Update)

You can follow the men’s 50 free medalists on Twitter, along with many other Olympic swimmers.

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Oleksiak Becomes Most Decorated Canadian At Any Summer Olympics At 16

Penny Oleksiak became the most decorated Canadian ever at a summer Olympics, winning her fourth medal, a gold, in the 100 freestyle.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Six Prelims Live Recap

Finally Michael Phelps is up in the men’s 100m butterfly. This event is arguably the toughest on his schedule for him. He wasn’t remarkably fast at the US Olympic Trials but has shown throughout this meet that he’s much better than he was just a few weeks ago.

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TritonWear Race Analysis: 2016 Olympics Women’s 4×200 Free Relay

TritonWear brings you the 2016 Summer Games with daily in-depth race analysis of every final.

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Rio Rapid Fire: Day Six Prelims

. Although he wasn’t the leader, his 51.60 moves him through to the next round where he’ll attempt to qualify. If he does, it’ll be his fourth Olympic final in the event, and he’ll have the chance to win his fourth consecutive gold.

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Ledecky Cruises To Olympic Record 8:12 in 800 Free Heats

It wasn’t her best time – wasn’t even within 6 seconds, in fact – but Katie Ledecky still smashed the Olympic record in heats of the 800 free.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 55% Favor Ledecky Over Hosszu Through 2 Days

More than half of voters picked Katie Ledecky as the early female swimmer of the meet choice.

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NCAA Update: College Stars Play Key Roles, Earn 800 Free Relay Medals

Texas Longhorn Townley Haas was one of seven NCAA swimmers who earned medals in the 4×200 freestyle relays earlier this week in Rio.

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