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KATIE LEDECKY

Canada's Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky of the U.S. celebrate medal wins with Leah Smith of the U.S. at the FINA World Championships in Budapest in June 2022.
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Dec 1, 2023
McIntosh topples Ledecky in U.S. Open 400m free
Summer McIntosh, a four-time world champion, handed Katie Ledecky her first defeat in the event in a U.S. pool in 11 years.
Katie Ledecky celebrates with her gold medal after winning the women's 1,500-meter freestyle final at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Tuesday.
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Jul 26, 2023
Katie Ledecky dominates, Matthew Richards leads British one-two
Australia's Kaylee McKeown endured a nightmare after being disqualified from the women's 200-meter individual medley, but made up for that disappointment in the 100-meter backstroke.
Japan Times
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Apr 20, 2022
Duel in the Pool between U.S. and Australia to return in Sydney
The three-day event at Sydney's Olympic Park from Aug. 19-21 will bring together 30 Olympic, Paralympic and national team swimmers from both countries.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 28, 2021
What to watch on Day 5 of the Tokyo Olympics
Another showdown between a pair of stars in the pool and a much-anticipated debut for Samurai Japan in baseball highlight another busy day in Tokyo.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Ecstatic coach of Australia's Ariarne Titmus goes viral with medal-worthy celebrations
Coach Dean Boxall leaped in the air, tore off his mask and screamed ecstatically, headbanging with his surfer-like hair tumbling around him.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Australia's Ariarne Titmus tops American star Katie Ledecky
The American was 0.66 seconds ahead at the halfway point but Titmus grabbed the lead at the 350-meter mark and never looked back.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2021
Five events and 6,000 meters in the pool: Katie Ledecky ready for busy Olympics
The U.S. swimmer, who has been among the most dominant athletes in any sport in recent memory, has a schedule at the Games that could leave you gasping for air just thinking about it.
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Feb 26, 2021
Katie Ledecky anticipates fierce competition at Tokyo Games
The five-time Olympic champion doesn't believe that restrictions caused by the pandemic will result in subpar performances at the Summer Olympics.
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Jul 24, 2020
Olympic swimming star Katie Ledecky staying focused amid pandemic
The 15-time freestyle world champion is ready to make adjustments ahead of next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics.
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Jul 23, 2020
Olympic champ Katie Ledecky inspired by Rikako Ikee's positivity amid cancer fight
Ledecky said she came to know the 20-year-old Ikee through competing against her and is delighted to see the progress she has made on her path to recovery.
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Aug 12, 2018
Ippei Watanabe makes statement with gold at Pan Pacs
Despite having set a world record, Ippei Watanabe has sort of been overlooked because of the struggles he's had after the achievement.
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Aug 9, 2018
Kalisz outlasts Hagino, Seto in 400 IM on Pan Pacs opening day
Chase Kalisz proved he’s currently the best individual medley swimmer in the world with a crushing victory over the Japanese star duo.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 8, 2016
Ledecky sets record in 400 free; Phelps gets 19th gold
Katie Ledecky continued her assault on the Rio Olympics by annihilating the women's 400-meter freestyle world record to pick up her first gold medal of the games on Sunday.
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Jul 2, 2016
Phelps triumphs over Lochte in 200-meter IM at U.S. Olympic Trials
Michael Phelps outdueled Ryan Lochte to win the 200-meter individual medley at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Friday while Katie Ledecky suffered her first setback on the road to the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics.
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Aug 10, 2014
Ledecky breaks Pellegrini's world record in women's 400-meter freestyle
American teenager Katie Ledecky set a world record in the 400-meter freestyle at the U.S. National Championships on Saturday, while Michael Phelps struggled home in sixth in the 100 backstroke.

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