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Katie Ledecky

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

#FantasySwimming goes international, expands to two leagues for Pan Pacs & ‘Ricky’ returns to defend Lane4 title

After a highly-successful run in its official debut at U.S. Nationals, the newly-formed sport of #FantasySwimming is back for the Pan Pacific Championships, now expanded into two separate leagues.

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Michael Phelps Entered in 5 Individuals, McBroom Trying Open Water at 2014 Pan Pacs

Michael Phelps will swim 5 individual races at the 2014 Pan Pac Championships, according to psych sheets that were released…

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Janet Evans – I Always Wanted An American To Get That Record Back – Video Interview

Janet Evans had only great things to say about Katie Ledecky and her journey in the realm of distance freestyle, adding that she was pleased the record was back in the hands of an American.

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Franklin & Grevers Win High Point Awards, Ledecky Gets “Performance Award” at 2014 Nationals

Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin were the two highest-scoring swimmers at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.

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Franklin Has Women’s High Point Locked Up; Grevers & Clary Fighting for Men’s Award

Matt Grevers is in control of the individual high point award on the men’s side at the 2014 U.S. National Championships, but Tyler Clary still has a chance.

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2014 U.S. Nationals, What to Watch For, Day 5 Prelims: Ledecky Scratches 1500 Free

Natalie Coughlin is one of a number of swimmers who is just looking for a way onto the Pan Pacs team in their final chances on Sunday.

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RACE VIDEO: Watch Katie Ledecky Break World Record in 400 Free at U.S. Nationals

Katie Ledecky won the 400 free on Saturday in World Record fashion in Irvine, California.

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Katie Ledecky’s Coach Bruce Gemmell Breaks Down Ledecky World Record – Video Interview

Katie Ledecky’s Coach Bruce Gemmell breaks down Ledecky’s world record swim in the 400m freestyle at the US Nationals.

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Michael Phelps Praises Katie Ledecky’s World Record Performance – Video Interview

Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer to ever grace the water, had great things to say about young distance freestyle star Katie Ledecky after she broke the 400m freestyle world record at the US Nationals in Irvine, CA.

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Katie Ledecky Breaks 400 Free World Record, Unites Long Course Distance Crown

Katie Ledecky in the media scrum after breaking the World Record in the 400 meter freestyle on Saturday.

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Katie Ledecky Set Up to Be First Swimmer To Hold 400-800-1500 Freestyle World Records Since Janet Evans

The 400m freestyle could be the middle grounds to grant Ledecky the world record as her consistency this morning is unparalleled to anything we’ve seen this week.

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2014 US National Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from prelims of day 4 of the US National Championships.

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Katie Ledecky Lowers Jr World, US Open, and National Meet Records With 3rd Fastest 400 Freestyle In History

Katie Ledecky broke the FINA Junior World Record, US Open Record, and National Meet record during prelims of the 2014 US National Championships in Irvine, California.

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Lauren Boyle Breaks World Record in 1500 SCM Freestyle at Wellington Winter Championships

New Zealand’s Lauren Boyle doesn’t look like she’s going to have any trouble carrying her taper over from the Commonwealth Games to Pan Pacs.

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