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Katie Ledecky

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

Race Video: Ledecky wins 200 Free, 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, 1:56.27

Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner. Women’s 200 Freestyle – Finals – Reported by SwimSwam…

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Katie Ledecky Crushes Junior World Record in 200 Free at Mesa

Katie Ledecky has set her 2nd Junior World Record, pending ratification, of the Mesa Grand Prix so far.

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Mesa Grand Prix Saturday Morning Heat Sheets: No Major Scratches, Lots of Interesting Entries

Laura Sogar remains entered in the 200 IM and the 100 breast for Saturday morning after having to scratch the 200 breast final on Thursday with health issues.

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2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa – Day 2 Final – Photo Vault

Many thanks to Mike Lewis – olavistaphotography.com – for these great swimming photos! (Featured Image: Conor Dwyer, looking massive!)

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Nathan Adrain Grabs His Second Win With The World’s 5th Fastest Swim In 2014

Meagn Romano will be swimming three events, the 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, and the 50 freestyle, on the second night of the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap

While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.

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Katie Ledecky 400 Free Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

In what seems to be a trend tonight, Katie Ledecky won the women’s 400m freestyle in start-to-finish fashion in a new junior world record of 4:03.84. That improved upon her own official record of 4:05.27 from prelims, though it was still four seconds slower than her personal best.

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Natalie Coughlin 100 Free Post Race Interview – 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Mesa

Veteran swim star Natalie Coughlin kicked off the women’s 100m freestyle with a strong start, leading the field to the wall in 26.16 – very similar to how she paced her prelims swim.

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2014 Arena Grand Prix Mesa, Day 1 Final – Photo Vault – Mike Lewis Captures Everyone

Nathan Adrian smiles after his 48.2 win in the 100 free during the post race interview with Rowdy Gaines.

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Lochte Tops Phelps in 100 Fly Final at 2014 Mesa Grand Prix

Make sure to keep this page open as we’ll be constantly updating a live recap of finals. Headlining tonight, Michael…

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Ledecky Breaks Junior World Record in 400 Free in Prelims of Mesa Grand Prix

Katie Ledecky was over five seconds short of her lifetime best, but still broke the FINA Junior World Record on Thursday morning in Mesa.

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Mesa Grand Prix Psych Sheets Released: Phelps To Swim 3 Events, Lochte to Swim 6 Events

Michael Phelps is entered in three events in his first meet since the 2012 London Olympics. He will be swimming the 100 butterfly, the 50 freestyle, and the 100 freestyle and the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix.

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USA Swimming Confirms Michael Phelps’ Comeback at Mesa Grand Prix

Michael Phelps is targeting the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix as his return to competitive swimming.

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SwimMac Girls Break 15-18 400 Medley National Relay Record At TarHeel States Championship

The relay team of Kathleen Baker, Caitlin Casazza, Elsa Welshofer, and Nora McCullagh posted a 3:34.37, breaking the 15-18 400 medley relay NAG record.

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Katie Ledecky to Participate in Dedication Ceremony For ND Pool Named After Grandfather

Olympic champion and World Record holder Katie Ledecky is taking a little break this weekend to honor her grandfather in North Dakota.

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