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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
Katie Ledecky 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.
Ledecky captures another 1500m freestyle title
American Katie Ledecky now has 25 of the 26 fast times in the history of the 1500m freestyle after winning the event at the swimming world championships in Singapore on Tuesday with the fifth fast time in the event's history.
Swimming News / SwimSwam / July 28
Ching Hwee Gan (Singapore) Breaks Own National Record By 9 Seconds With 16:01.29 1500 Free
By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam July 27 – August 3, 2025 (pool swimming) Singapore, Singapore World Aquatics Championships Arena LCM (50m) Meet Central How
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 / 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 / Field Level Media / June 6
Katie Ledecky win 400 freestyle for 32nd U.S. title
Katie Ledecky fell short of her national-record time but still won the 400-meter freestyle title at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Indianapolis on Friday.
Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / June 6
2025 U.S. World Trials: #3 Seed Gemmell, Aaron Shackell Drop 400 Free (Day 4 Finals Scratches)
By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) World Championship
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 4
U.S. Swimming: Claire Weinstein edges Katie Ledecky in 200 free
Claire Weinstein produced the best time in the world this year in the women's 200-meter freestyle final, and it was just enough to edge Katie Ledecky for the win at the U.S.
Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / June 4
Katie Ledecky Knew Big Swims Were Coming: “I pushed a 15:49 in a practice suit”
By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) World Championship
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
‘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
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
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.
Swimming News / 5 GOATs / August 3
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
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 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
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
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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