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Katie Ledecky

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

USOC Names Katie Ledecky One of Top 14 “Team USA Women” of 2014

Katie Ledecky was recognized by the USOC for her accomplishments in 2014.

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2014 Swammy Awards: Canadian Female Swimmer Of The Year Brittany MacLean

Her multiple national records, success on the NCAA scene, medal performances at international meets, and the fact that she was able to swim best times at four different championship meets throughout the year are what made Brittany MacLean the perfect recipient for this Swammy award.

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Katie Ledecky Honored as “Champion of Champions” By L’Equipe

Ledecky is the first swimmer to earn L’Equipe’s international “Champion of Champions” award, which has been presented annually since 1980.

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Nation’s Capital Swim Club earns top spot in USA Swimming Club Excellence Program

Nation’s Capital Swim Club, of Washington, DC, earned the top position in the 2015 USA Swimming Club Excellence program, recognizing the organization’s highest-performing clubs in the development of athletes 18 years and younger.

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Tom Dolan Invitational Day Four Finals – Katie Ledecky Scares 1000 Free American Record

In her first event of the night Katie Ledecky came dangerously close to Katie Hoff’s American record in the 1000 freestyle with time of 9:11.52 to finish just two-tenths off of her personal best of 9:11.31.

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Allie Szekely qualifies first in 200 back, 200 IM at Tom Dolan Day 4 prelims

Allie Szekely could be in line to win two events for the Central Bucks on the final day of the Tom Dolan Invite.

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Katie Ledecky Will Attend USOC Meeting As Official Presenter for DC2024 Olympic Bid

Katie Ledecky will represent her city at a USOC meeting on Tuesday.

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2014 Tom Dolan Invite: Links, meet info and 9 swimmers to watch

Andrew Seliskar is among the big-name junior swimmers competing at the Tom Dolan Invite this week.

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Winter National Race Videos: Day 4 Women (including Katie Ledecky’s American record)

Watch race videos from all women’s finals on Saturday night, including Katie Ledecky’s American record 1650 free.

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9 Big Things From Us and You: Day 4 of US Winter Nationals

With all four days of the U.S. Winter Nationals now in the books, it’s time to look back at 10 big…

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Distance fireworks: Ledecky and Jaeger break American mile records on day 4 of 2014 Winter Nats

Katie Ledecky and Connor Jaeger broke back-to-back American records in the women’s and men’s 1650 freestyles on the final day of Winter Nationals.

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Katie Ledecky Breaks Her Own American Record in 1650 Yard Free

NCAP 17-year old Katie Ledecky has had a very good meet, but coming into the final session, didn’t quite look in…

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2014 U.S. Winter Nationals: Day 4 prelims live recap

Defending NCAA champ and U.S. Open record-holder Dylan Bosch will compete in his top event, the 200 fly, on day 4.

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8 Big Things from Us & You: Day 3 of U.S. Winter Nationals

UCLA’s Linnea Mack is an underrated swimmer who is having a great showing at U.S. Winter Nationals.

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