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Katie Ledecky anticipates fierce competition at Tokyo Games

Swimming 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.

Olympic swimming star Katie Ledecky staying focused amid pandemic

Swimming Jul 24, 2020

Olympic swimming star Katie Ledecky staying focused amid pandemic

by Ayano Shimizu

The 15-time freestyle world champion is ready to make adjustments ahead of next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics.

Olympic champ Katie Ledecky inspired by Rikako Ikee's positivity amid cancer fight

More Sports / Swimming 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.

Ippei Watanabe makes statement with gold at Pan Pacs

More Sports / Swimming Aug 12, 2018

Ippei Watanabe makes statement with gold at Pan Pacs

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Despite having set a world record, Ippei Watanabe has sort of been overlooked because of the struggles he's had after the achievement. But Watanabe put together a resilient performance in the men's 200-meter breaststroke on Sunday, winning with a time of 2 minutes 7.75 seconds ...

Kalisz outlasts  Hagino, Seto in 400 IM on Pan Pacs opening day

More Sports / Swimming Aug 9, 2018

Kalisz outlasts Hagino, Seto in 400 IM on Pan Pacs opening day

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Chase Kalisz proved he’s currently the best individual medley swimmer in the world with a crushing victory over the Japanese star duo. The American geared up after the 250-meter turn to take a lead and only widened the gap on former world champions Kosuke Hagino ...

Ledecky sets record in 400 free; Phelps gets 19th gold

Olympics / Summer Olympics / Swimming Aug 8, 2016

Ledecky sets record in 400 free; Phelps gets 19th gold

by Andrew McKirdy

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. Michael Phelps also extended his all-time record haul of Olympic medals with his 19th gold, helping ...

Phelps triumphs over Lochte in 200-meter IM at U.S. Olympic Trials

More Sports / Swimming 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. Ledecky, 19, had dominated the women's freestyle events but finished ...

Ledecky breaks Pellegrini's world record in women's 400-meter freestyle

More Sports / Swimming 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. The 17-year-old Ledecky clocked 3 minutes, 58.86 seconds to better the previous record of 3:59.15 ...

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