Katie Ledecky Breaks American Record in 1,650 Freestyle

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Katie Ledecky. Photo Courtesy: Dan D'Addona

Katie Ledecky broke her own American record in the 1,650-yard freestyle on Saturday.

The Stanford sophomore won the race in 15:03.31 during the final day of the Art Adamson Invitational at Texas A&M.

Complete results of Saturday’s events to follow.

 

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Alexander B Gallant
7 years ago

Katie is an amazing talent. Can’t wait to see her in Tokyo

David Grilli
7 years ago

That’s holding 54s. Mind boggling!

Zebron Lemke
7 years ago

Wow

Halim Yussuf
7 years ago

Congrats, is anyone surprised?

Thomas A. Small
7 years ago

Congratulations

Jenna Gaudio
7 years ago

Matt Haage she’s also a total beast

Matt Haage
7 years ago
Reply to  Jenna Gaudio

In season like its nbd

Sobia Kaur
7 years ago

☀ ? ☀

Jonathan Gagné
7 years ago

That’s the Chris Barttelbort & Jason Calanog effect for ya.

Neelam Lindquist
7 years ago

Jemma Lindquist

Felipe Porras
7 years ago

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Aislinn O'kane
7 years ago
Reply to  Felipe Porras

You know I don’t read these articles you tag me in

John Grzeszczak
7 years ago

and she does it again, just wow!

Lynn Titchener
7 years ago

hey John – are you Frank Grzeszczak’s son? My brother and I swam with Frank years ago / GSA … Lynn and Mark Johnson – sound familiar?

Mary-Helen Hopkins
7 years ago

Atta Girl!! So amazing! Likewise can’t wait to see her in the next Olympics!

Maiko Gabunia
7 years ago

Super???

Karen Keller Nichols
7 years ago

She’s a BEAST!!.. way to go girl!!

Pat Laughlin
7 years ago

And the 400 IM! ! !

Leslie Cichocki
7 years ago

I knew she will do it

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Cynthia Granata
7 years ago

Congratulations, Katie

Brett Davies
7 years ago

Wow she is rapidly closing in on breaking the 15 minute barrier. Totally amazing.

Aquis Melgarejo
7 years ago

Amazing stamina

Katie Buckley Rosingana

Unreal

Mari Nguyen
7 years ago

You are my daughter’s inspiration!

James J. Hirschberger
7 years ago

Congratulations!!!

Julie Gnau Pulte
7 years ago

Congratulations Katie !! Go Card !!??

Jack Gullery
7 years ago

KAtie

Dyan Braden
7 years ago

Zoe Goss

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