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Katie Ledecky

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

Atlanta Classic Day Two: Prelims Live Recap

Katie Ledecky did not mess around yesterday morning, blasting a 1:54.85 in the 200 free prelims for the top seed in finals by almost five full seconds. She’ll look to impress again in the 400 free today.

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Ledecky happy with Ultra Consistent racing (Video)

Katie Ledecky lowered her prelims time by 3-one-hundredths tonight, finishing over 3 seconds ahead of Simone Manuel who took second in a 1:57.90, a time which will be very competitive in Omaha

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Manuel, Smith, and Schmitt Set New Benchmarks in Race for Olympic Gold

After their lifetime best performances at the Atlanta Classic and Charlotte Pro Swim, Simone Manuel and Leah Smith are in good position to earn an Olympic 800 free relay bid.

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Atlanta Classic Day 1 Finals: Live Recap

Katie Ledecky posted one of the world’s fastest times in the prelims of the 200 free, but how fast will she be in finals after also swimming a monster 400 IM and almost chasing down NCAA champion Ella Eastin?

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Atlanta Classic Day 1 Prelims: Live Recap

The Atlanta Classic kicks off this morning with world, national, and NCAA champions converging at Georgia Tech to square-off in the long course pool, in another opportunity to prepare for the Olympics and Olympic Trials.

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Lochte Says He’s Ready For Taper As He & Coach Marsh Talk To Media

Get the info on Lochte’s breaststroke, current perspective on training, and why he’s ‘bummed.’

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Europameisterschaften, Atlanta Classic, Charlotte Pro Swim: Alle Links

Viele der besten Schwimmer Europas werden ab kommenden Montag bei den Europameisterschaften in London an den Start gehen und viele…

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Ledecky Dominates Men in Swim Practice: GMM presented by SwimOutlet

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky dominates the men, USA National Team men, in swim practice. I think we all suspected this at the club level, but not among elites. That’s brutal, and so awesome.

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Katie Ledecky Entered in 6 Races for Atlanta Classic (PSYCH SHEETS)

2016 Atlanta Classic Swim Meet May 13th-15th, 2016 McAuley Aquatic Center on the Georgia Tech campus Prelims 9:00AM local time (U.S….

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Elizabeth Beisel, Natalie Coughlin Added to Atlanta Classic Lineup

Olympic medalists Elizabeth Beisel and Natalie Coughlin have each been added to the lineup of Olympic medalists that will compete at the…

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Rio Roll Call: How The Women’s Relays Are Shaping Up 100 Days Out

Let’s take a look at what the women’s Olympic relay landscape looks like now that we’re 100 days away from Rio’s Opening Ceremony.

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100 Ways To Get Your Dose Of Olympic Fever 100 Days Out From Rio

Just 100 days until the Opening Ceremony, we’ve got you covered with a countdown list in order to nab your daily dose of Olympic fever in the final stretch to Rio.

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Michael Phelps Gold Cover Olympic Preview Issue

The one magazine you need for swimming news, in-depth data and insider information.

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Katie Ledecky Named To TIME Magazine’s ‘Most Influential People’

Katie Ledecky earns yet another accomplishment, this time as being part of TIME Magazine’s list of the world’s top 100 most influential people.

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Brazil’s Dias Wins Laureus World Sportsperson With A Disability Award

Daniel Dias, who currently holds 20 S5 World Records, won the award for World Sportsperson with a Disability at this weekend’s Laureus Awards.

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