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Katie Ledecky

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

Ledecky 400m Free Worlds Video Interview: “I thought I got my World Record”

Katie Ledecky thought she was on World Record pace, but says she’s happy with the World Championship win.

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Katie Ledecky 1500 Freestyle World Record in Photos

Ledecky split the 500’s in roughly 5:09, 5:10, 5:08 for a new world record, 15:27.71.

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Prelims Preview

China’s Sun Yang looks to extend his distance dominance downward to the 200-meter race a day after winning the 400 free.

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day One Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the first day in the pool of the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Paradigm Shift: USA misses 4 of 8 A finals on day 1 of 2015 World Champs

The world of international swimming is changing, and nowhere was the burgeoning parity more evident than on day 1 of the FINA World Championships, where Team USA missed half the A Finals entirely.

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100% of Players Correctly Pick Ledecky to Win 400 Free (Pick ‘Em)

There was little mystery, at least for those who entered the SwimSwam Pick ‘Em contest.

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Despite adversity, Australia, USA tied for early medal leads at 2015 World Championships

It was far from a perfect day for the Australians and the Americans, but the swimming powerhouses still find themselves tied atop the medal table after day 1 of the World Championships.

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Follow Your 2015 TYR Pick ‘Em Choices Here!

Curious about how you’re performing in the 2015 World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest, presented by TYR? We’ll provide daily updates…

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 1 Finals Preview

Sun Yang will look to win his second straight title and third straight medal in the men’s 400 freestyle

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Katinka Hosszu breaks her own 2013 World Championship record with a 2:07.30 to top the morning.

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6 Swimmers to Watch, All the links you need for the 2015 World Championships

Vlad Morozov and Team Russia welcome the world’s best to Kazan for the 2015 World Champs. We’ve got all the info you need to follow along here.

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2015 FINA World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Preview

Defending World Champion and World Record Holder Katie Ledecky is the woman to beat in the 400 free. At the Arena Pro Swim Austin, she swam a 4:00.47 to lead the 2015 world rankings.

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GBR’s Jaz Carlin Drops 1500m from Worlds; On Track for 400m and 800m

Jazmin Carlin (Great Britain) has reduced her 2015 Worlds schedule to contest just the 800m and 400m freestyle events.

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Carlin ready to achieve International Success

There are not many better stories than the comeback of Jazz Carlin. After suffering major illnesses disrupting her preparations for…

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Universal Sports Network and NBC to Show Action at World Championships

Universal Sports Network and NBC will air more than 48 hours of premier pool action from the 2015 FINA World Aquatic Championships in Kazan, Russia, from Saturday, July 25, through Sunday, August 9.

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