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U.S. star Katie Ledecky books Tokyo ticket in Olympic debut of women's 1,500

On another memorable night for the American swimming star, Katie Ledecky won the 200-metre freestyle and the historic 1,500 free about 70 minutes apart at the U.S. Olympic trials Wednesday, locking up two more individual events for the Tokyo Games.

katie ledecky - CBC News
8:14pm PDT - June 16th, 2021

Katie Ledecky Wins Women’s 1500m Freestyle to Qualify for 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Before Wednesday night, there had never been a 1,500m women's freestyle final at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Of course, Katie Ledecky made history. The five-time...

katie ledecky - Bleacher Report
7:11pm PDT - June 16th, 2021

Katie Ledecky Pulls Away to Win Women's 200M Freestyle at 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials

See you in Tokyo, Katie Ledecky. The swimming legend made her fourth Olympics on Wednesday night after finishing first in the 200m freestyle at the U.S....

katie ledecky - Bleacher Report
5:36pm PDT - June 16th, 2021

After shaking off nerves, Katie Ledecky tackles her toughest day at Olympic swim trials

Ledecky has qualified for her third Olympic team but seeing her family brought tears of joy after her victory in the women's 400 free.

katie ledecky - USA Today
9:14pm PDT - June 15th, 2021

US swimmers King, Murphy heading to Tokyo to defend gold medals - Reuters

Lilly King and Ryan Murphy are headed to Tokyo to defend their Olympic titles after the two world record holders won their events at the United States Olympic Swimming Trials on Tuesday.

katie ledecky - Reuters
7:39pm PDT - June 15th, 2021

Men take centre stage with record times at Olympic swimming trials

The Australian Olympic Swimming Trials have been dominated by a new breed of up and coming women, who have been smashing Australian and Commonwealth records. On Tuesday night, however, it was the men's turn.

katie ledecky - ABC News (AU)
5:55am PDT - June 15th, 2021

Olympics-Ledecky takes care of business, books ticket to Tokyo - Reuters

Katie Ledecky took care of business securing her ticket to Tokyo on Monday with yet another dominating win in the 400 metres freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

katie ledecky - Reuters
7:24pm PDT - June 14th, 2021

Ledecky takes care of business, books ticket to Tokyo - Reuters

Katie Ledecky took care of business securing her ticket to Tokyo on Monday with yet another dominating win in the 400 metres freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

katie ledecky - Reuters
7:19pm PDT - June 14th, 2021

Katie Ledecky vs Ariarne Titmus Rivalry Emerges in 400m Freestyle Before Tokyo

Titmus is closing in on multiple world records ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, and she even said some words to fuel the rivalry with Ledecky.

katie ledecky - Newsweek
6:56pm PDT - June 14th, 2021

Katie Ledecky Qualifies for Tokyo Olympics with Dominant 400M Freestyle Win at Trials

Katie Ledecky punched her ticket to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo by winning Monday's 400-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic team trials in Omaha,...

katie ledecky - Bleacher Report
6:40pm PDT - June 14th, 2021

Katie Ledecky makes US Olympic team with win in women's 400-meter freestyle

Ledecky's winning time was nearly five seconds slower than her world record, but it was good enough to claim a spot on the Olympic team for Tokyo.

katie ledecky - USA Today
6:36pm PDT - June 14th, 2021

2 American Teenagers Qualify for Olympics in 100m Butterfly, Push World Record

Torri Huske, 18, swam the world's fastest time this year and missed the world record by a fraction of a second Monday night in Omaha.

katie ledecky - Newsweek
5:31pm PDT - June 14th, 2021

More records fall at Australian Olympic Swimming trials

Ariarne Titmus announced herself as one of the hottest swimmers in the world, with the second-fastest swim in history in the women's 200m freestyle.

katie ledecky - ABC News (AU)
6:36am PDT - June 14th, 2021

ESPN college basketball analysts Greenberg, Ellis to emcee Texas High School Sports Awards show

ESPN college basketball analysts Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis will handle emcee duties during the Texas High School Sports Awards show.

katie ledecky - USA Today
4:03am PDT - June 14th, 2021

ESPN college basketball analysts Greenberg, Ellis to emcee Florida High School Sports Awards show

ESPN college basketball analysts Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis will handle emcee duties during the Florida High School Sports Awards show.

katie ledecky - USA Today
4:01am PDT - June 14th, 2021

ESPN college basketball analysts Greenberg, Ellis to emcee Texas High School Sports Awards show

ESPN college basketball analysts Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis will handle emcee duties during the Texas High School Sports Awards show.

katie ledecky - USA Today
4:01am PDT - June 14th, 2021

Opinion: Australian women send message to athletes at US Olympic swimming trials

Two of Australia's young star swimmers have already sent the Americans a message with one world-record swim and another near-world record.

katie ledecky - USA Today
8:49pm PDT - June 13th, 2021

Australia Swimmer Ariarne Titmus Threatens Katie Ledecky's 400 Freestyle World Record

"[Katie Ledecky] is not going to have it all her own way I guess...I can't control what she does, I can only control myself," the Australian swimmer said.

katie ledecky - Newsweek
1:09pm PDT - June 13th, 2021

How to Watch U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in 2021, Top Swimmers to Watch

The eight-day Olympic Swimming Trials start Sunday, and Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, Lilly King, Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Murphy headline a loaded field. Here's how to watch this week.

katie ledecky - Newsweek
6:00am PDT - June 13th, 2021

U.S. Olympic swimming trials: Event schedule, how to watch/stream the nation's top swimmers

The best swimmers in the country will face off for a spot on the US Olympic Team during a jam-packed seven-day meet.

katie ledecky - USA Today
4:55am PDT - June 13th, 2021

At swimming trials, Ledekcy keeping an eye on NHL playoffs

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Even as she attempts to qualify for her third U.S. Olympic team, champion swimmer Katie Ledecky is keeping an eye on the NHL playoffs.

katie ledecky - Associated Press
6:30pm PDT - June 12th, 2021

The swimmers to watch in the Olympic trials

Australia’s swimming stars will be competing for a spot in the Olympic team at the national trials starting today. New kid on the blocks Kaylee McKeown is among those to watch closely.

katie ledecky - ABC News (AU)
12:14pm PDT - June 11th, 2021

News24.com | Australia set for Olympic swim trials as 'perverts' row makes waves

Australia dives into do-or-die Olympic swimming trials at Adelaide with question marks swirling around the form of some top names and shock waves reverberating over the withdrawal of dual silver-medallist Maddie Groves.

katie ledecky - News24
1:54am PDT - June 11th, 2021

NBC's Rowdy Gaines on the 'Greatest Race' doc and why this 2008 Olympic swimming relay was an all-time great comeback

For The Win spoke with NBC Sports' Rowdy Gaines about swimming in the Olympics, from 2008 to this summer's Tokyo Games.

katie ledecky - USA Today
8:30am PDT - June 10th, 2021

NBA Champion and MVP Kevin Garnett joins list of celebrity athletes announcing the winners of the Seacoast High School Sports Awards

NBA Champion and MVP Kevin Garnett to join list of celebrity athletes presenting at the Seacoast High School Sports Awards.

katie ledecky - USA Today
4:00am PDT - June 7th, 2021

We demand ALL the titles in Las Vegas, thank you. https://t.co/nPu90nXeim

Shawn Tempesta (@ShawnTempesta)
1:05pm PDT - July 6th, 2023

Our World Championships previews continue with women’s mid-distance freestyle. Summer McIntosh and Ariarne Titmus are headliners in the 200 & 400 free, with Katie Ledecky joining them for an epic 400 and Siobhan Haughey and Mollie O’Callaghan in the 200. https://t.co/RyGvYD5ybC

David Rieder (@David_Rieder)
8:47am PDT - July 6th, 2023

RT @jfergy97: I want to be very clear that for that one sentence, Ron DeSantis is correct, trans women are gorgeous. Also it's wild to ta…

pragmatist2598 (@pragmatist2598)
7:13am PDT - July 6th, 2023

I want to be very clear that for that one sentence, Ron DeSantis is correct, trans women are gorgeous. Also it's wild to talk about how much you want to protect women's swimming when I haven't seen any of these guys say how great Katie Ledecky is when she's setting records. https://t.co/xaQuHZF0s5

Joshua Ferguson (She/Her) (@jfergy97)
6:58am PDT - July 6th, 2023

I would love to see her race Katie Ledecky with Katie lapping her at least once. https://t.co/5Tz6ljUq95

CrazyLettuce86 (@MarieJo45528473)
8:38pm PDT - July 5th, 2023

RT @reviewjournal: Claire Weinstein, who swims for the Sandpipers of Nevada, became the first American in nine years to defeat seven-time O…

THEESPNHATER (@theespnhater)
5:55pm PDT - July 5th, 2023

U.S. Swimming Championships 2023: Katie Ledecky wins 1500m going away, now owns all 15 of the top times recorded https://t.co/jz6i9SBylg

Swimmer's Daily (@swimmersdaily)
4:41am PDT - July 4th, 2023

RT @AP_Sports: Olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky talks about inspiring other swimmers and shares a memory of when Michael Phelps ins…

Randy Rogers (@RandyRo22721996)
1:20am PDT - July 4th, 2023
Leaving out my milk and cookies for our greatest Americans: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Kurt Angle and Katie Ledecky https://t.co/fIOdUSCOcL

Leaving out my milk and cookies for our greatest Americans: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Kurt Angle and Katie Ledecky https://t.co/fIOdUSCOcL

Richard Martin (@Ricardo_Knows)
6:27pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

Olympic swimming records: From Michael Phelps to Katie Ledecky - Olympics https://t.co/DHTUkxohP6

Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps36)
6:07pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @SwimmingWorld: U.S. Nationals: Claire Weinstein Stuns Katie Ledecky in 200 Freestyle National Final - https://t.co/K3rK3xTvCh https://t…

TheCancerHater (@MKtheCurious)
4:29pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

TheMysteriousHC (@TheMysteriousHC)
4:00pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @AP_Sports: Olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky talks about inspiring other swimmers and shares a memory of when Michael Phelps ins…

Cyndi Ann (@divineo68465011)
3:34pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @HighlightHER: Katie Ledecky also won the 2023 women's 1500m free in the #Phillips66Nats after winning by 28 seconds on Saturday. The…

Jen Ford ( (@Jenford130)
3:19pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @HighlightHER: Katie Ledecky also won the 2023 women's 1500m free in the #Phillips66Nats after winning by 28 seconds on Saturday. The…

Kyle2Mild (@Kwalter135)
2:43pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @HighlightHER: Katie Ledecky also won the 2023 women's 1500m free in the #Phillips66Nats after winning by 28 seconds on Saturday. The…

Jasmine B. (@jazzvangogh)
2:42pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

Katie Ledecky could not win against other men in the pool. He then identified as a girl so he could beat young girls in the pool Wednesday he was beat by a 16 year old girl in the pool Maybe he will now identify as a hamster https://t.co/1ZWUgdjELU https://t.co/clQNWKd42j

PugzRule (@PugzRule_)
12:37pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

Katie Ledecky could not win against other men in the pool. He then identified as a girl so he could beat young girls in the pool Wednesday he was beat by a 16 year old girl in the pool Maybe he will now identify as a hamster https://t.co/1ZWUgdjELU https://t.co/clQNWKd42j

PugzRule (@PugzRule_)
12:36pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023
USA Swimming: Katie Ledecky secures dominant win in 1500m free https://t.co/aXj35yezjc https://t.co/5spymYI5c9

USA Swimming: Katie Ledecky secures dominant win in 1500m free https://t.co/aXj35yezjc https://t.co/5spymYI5c9

MyJPA (@My_JPA)
11:38am PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

Femocracy (@Femocracydriven)
11:10am PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @Matt_Cohen_: This was too hard so how about just people born in my home state of Maryland Michael Phelps Babe Ruth Katie Ledecky Ca…

Andrew Hammond (@ahammALDC)
11:02am PDT - July 3rd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

Dr Kaz (@drkazcrickets)
3:18am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

PHughes #FBPE Give women our stuff back. (@PHughes74470229)
3:00am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

deepdreamlessslumber (@ddslumber)
2:27am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @ByPatForde: Update from National Championships: Katie Ledecky declined her roster spot in the 200 freestyle, opting to stick with the 4…

Sesaaaaaar (@CesarLaut_95)
2:20am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

U.S. Swimming Championships 2023: Katie Ledecky wins 1500m going away, now owns all 15 of the top times recorded https://t.co/whpje1RHg9

Yiannis (@YiannisExarchos)
2:16am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

IAmWoman (@WomanFromAfrica)
1:53am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

Jackie Fagan KPSS (@Jackiefagan12)
1:45am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @kylesockwell: Katie Ledecky is proving the people saying that she's out of her prime wrong at US Nationals... She just won the 1500 fr…

Aceso (@AnxiousPsych)
1:33am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

Gerald Howe (@HoweGerald)
1:31am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

tabzahs (@tabzahs)
1:25am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

HappyHair7 (@HappyHair77)
1:20am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

Dr. Robyn Abell (@AbellRobyn)
1:12am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @ByPatForde: Update from National Championships: Katie Ledecky declined her roster spot in the 200 freestyle, opting to stick with the 4…

Mari (@chlorinemommy)
1:05am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

KT Thrace (@shanebarry17)
1:05am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

Tea (@Tea94852859)
12:53am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @kylesockwell: Katie Ledecky is proving the people saying that she's out of her prime wrong at US Nationals... She just won the 1500 fr…

Mari (@chlorinemommy)
12:48am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @fem_mb: As @DrMJoyner points out in the comments, this 14-year-old boy has beaten the women's world record set by Katie Ledecky, genera…

CliffSmith (@CliffSmith3)
12:42am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @nzaccardi: In 2013, Katie Ledecky broke her first world record at age 16. Around that time, a 7-year-old Summer McIntosh took Ledecky q…

Canada's Fastest Swim Dad (@realABswim_tri)
1:23pm PDT - June 25th, 2023