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Swimming News / SwimSwam / August 21
Lani Pallister Discusses Historic 800 Free, Katie Ledecky, and Move to SPW with Dean Boxall 
By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Lani Pallister is coming off a massive world championships that saw her win a hat trick of medals (gold, silver, bronze) and nearly upset Katie Ledecky in what turned out to be the best race of the entire season.
Katie Ledecky News / SwimSwam / August 19
Unrivaled: Katie Ledecky’s 13 Major 800 Freestyle Titles Define a Legacy
By Daniel Takata on SwimSwam Upon winning the women’s 800 m freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Katie Ledecky became the first swimmer ever to claim seven world titles in the same individual event.
Swimming News / SwimSwam / August 18
Walsh, Ledecky, Urlando Headline 2025 Golden Goggle Nominees
By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Following Team USA’s medal table-topping 29-medal performance at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, USA Swimming today announced nominees for the 22nd annual Golden Goggle Awards, which will be held on September 27th at the Denver Art Museum.
Swimming News / Total Apex Sports / July 29
Katie Ledecky Adds Another Gold to Her Absurdly Crowded Trophy Case
Katie “Queen of the Pool” Ledecky has done it again, folks. The American swimming phenom snagged her 22nd world title, dominating the 1,500-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
Swimming News / SwimSwam / July 29
Should Swimmers Be Able to See the World Record Line During Races?
By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam July 27 – August 3, 2025 (pool swimming) Singapore, Singapore World Aquatics Championships Arena LCM (50m) Meet Central How
Swimming News / Field Level Media / July 29
Katie Ledecky wins 1,500 gold at worlds in blistering time
Katie Ledecky posted the fifth-fastest 1,500-meter freestyle time in history in winning the gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Tuesday.
Katie Ledecky News / Field Level Media / July 27
Katie Ledecky relegated to third in 400 at world championships
Legendary swimmer Katie Ledecky didn't have a strong finishing kick on Sunday and finished third in the women's 400-meter freestyle on the opening day of the swimming world championships in Singapore.
Swimming News / SwimSwam / July 27
Li Bingjie Surges On Final 50 To Clock 400 Free Asian Record
By Retta Race on SwimSwam July 27 – August 3, 2025 (pool swimming) Singapore, Singapore World Aquatics Championships Arena LCM (50m) Meet Central How To Watch SwimSwam Preview Index Entry Book Live Results Live Recaps Prelims: Day 1 Finals: Day 1 China got on the board on day one of the 2025 World Championships, courtesy of 23-year-old Li Bingjie.
The most memorable U.S. Summer Olympic performances
Every four years presents another opportunity for American athletes to make lasting memories for both themselves and their country. Here's our list of 25 all-time great Summer Olympic performances from American athletes.
Swimming News / SwimSwam / June 18
Katie Ledecky Urges Grads To Go The Distance, Recalls London 800 Free At Stanford Commencement
By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Katie Ledecky returned to Stanford on June 15th as the youngest commencement speaker in the university’s history. She graduated in 2020 with a major in psychology and a minor in political science, but missed her own commencement due to the Olympic Trials overlapping with the ceremony.
Swimming News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / June 17
Katie Ledecky Delivers Commencement Speech at Stanford graduation
Congratulations to the Class of 2025. On Sunday, Stanford University held its 134th annual commencement ceremony, recognizing all the graduating undergrads as well as post grad students who received post graduate degrees.
Swimming News / Field Level Media / June 7
Katie Ledecky dominates 1500 for third title at U.S. Swimming Championships
Katie Ledecky won her third national title of the week on Saturday when she cruised to a victory in the women's 1500 meters at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Indianapolis.
Swimming News / Cal Bears on SI / June 4
Incoming Cal Swimmer Claire Weinstein Tops Ledecky at U.S. Nationals
Incoming Cal freshman Claire Weinstein did something few swimmers have done in a major event: She beat Katie Ledecky. Weinstein won the 200-meter freestyle at the USA Swimming national championship on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.
Swimming News / Field Level Media / June 3
Katie Ledecky threatens own world record at U.S. Swimming Championships
Katie Ledecky highlighted opening night of the 2025 U.S. Swimming Championships on Tuesday in Indianapolis by threatening the 800-meter freestyle world record that she set last month in Florida.
Swimming News / Athlon Sports / February 19
Olympic Legend Katie Ledecky Shares Funny Swimming Story About Her Mom
Olympic swimming icon Katie Ledecky has sparked laughter online after sharing a hilarious story about her mom’s unexpected poolside moment. In a post on X, the 27-year-old swimmer recounted how her mother, Mary Ledecky, received an amusing compliment while swimming at a hotel pool.
Swimming News / Athlon Sports / December 9
Katie Ledecky Makes Surprise 2028 Olympic Announcement
It's only been a few months since the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, but it's never too early for nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky to begin her prep for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Swimming News / FirstSportz / August 21, 2024
‘Gutsy’ Katie Ledecky finally opens up about POTS syndrome after 10 years of painful suffering
Olympian Katie Ledecky reveals that she’s been dealing with a medical condition named POTS syndrome for over 10 years in her memoir titled ‘Just Add Water: My Swimming Life’.
The 'Olympics all-time gold medal leaders' quiz
Can you name the individual Olympians with at least five gold medals at either the Summer or Winter games?
Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2024
Watch: Team USA names flag bearers for Olympic closing ceremony
The Paris Games are just a few days from wrapping up and as Sunday's Olympic closing ceremony approaches, Team USA made a big announcement regarding its flag bearers.
Swimming News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / August 5, 2024
Katie Ledecky surprises viral superfan via FaceTime (VIDEO)
Some moments are simply meant to come full circle. Earlier this year, a viral video of nine-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky playing peek-a-boo with Michael Jordan resurfaced online.
Olympics News / Fadeaway World / August 5, 2024
Katie Ledecky Opens Up On Michael Jordan Playing Peek-A-Boo With Her When She Was 2 Years Old
American swimming sensation Katie Ledecky tends to go viral whenever the Olympics are being held and it's no different this time. Ledecky has excelled at the 2024 Olympics in Paris but her performance in the water isn't the only thing she has gone viral for this time.
Swimming News / 5 GOATs / August 3, 2024
Katie Ledecky reveals plans for 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
Fresh off accomplishing a feat that no woman in Olympics history had ever done, swimmer Katie Ledecky is entertaining ideas of swimming in Los Angeles in 2028.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024
Katie Ledecky is now the most decorated U.S. women's athlete in Olympic history
Katie Ledecky continued to add to her incredible legacy on Thursday at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Thanks to Team USA's silver medal in the 4X200 meter freestyle relay, Ledecky was able to collect her 13th Olympic medal. That now makes her the most decorated women's athlete in American history.
The ACC hilariously tried to claim Stanford alum Katie Ledecky
Team USA's Katie Ledecky made history Wednesday at the Paris Games by winning the women's 1500 freestyle, tying Jenny Thompson and Natalie Coughlin for most Olympic swimming medals with 12.
Olympics News / Action Network / July 31, 2024
2024 Olympics: Odds for Katie Ledecky setting new swimming record
Here are the odds on Katie Ledecky setting a new swimming record after tying Jenny Thompson for most golds and total medals for a female swimmer.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2024
Katie Ledecky ties Olympic record with 12th swimming medal
Not only did Ledecky win another gold, but she also set an Olympic record.
Olympics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1, 2024
Michael Phelps reveals what Katie Ledecky did during race that surprised him
Katie Ledecky captured gold in the women’s 1500 freestyle swim at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, and something she did during the race left Michael Phelps surprised.
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