Katie Ledecky

Katie Ledecky wins in personal best time at U.S. Swimming Championships

Katie Ledecky swam the fastest 400m individual medley of her career for her third victory in as many nights at…

3 years ago

Katie Ledecky wins by 19 seconds at swim nationals, owns top 29 times in history

Katie Ledecky extended her 12-year win streak in her trademark event by winning the 800m freestyle on the first day…

3 years ago

The debate about Washington’s greatest athlete is over: It’s Katie Ledecky

In truth, there’s no debate. The greatest D.C.-area athlete in history — by far — is Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky.

3 years ago

U.S. finishes swimming worlds with most medals in history

The U.S. shattered the record for world swimming championships medals, winning eight more on the final day to finish with…

3 years ago

Katie Ledecky wins 1,500m free, earning record-extending 17th world title

Katie Ledecky won a record-extending 17th swimming world title with a comfortable victory in the 1,500m free in Budapest on…

3 years ago

Katie Ledecky earns gold for record 20th swim worlds medal; Regan Smith wins backstroke

Katie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle at the world swimming championships, her 20th career world medal to tie Natalie Coughlin…

3 years ago

Katie Ledecky retakes 400m freestyle at swim worlds; Michael Phelps’ last record rattled

Katie Ledecky reclaimed the 400m freestyle crown to open the world swimming championships

3 years ago

Katie Ledecky starts new Olympic cycle with different world championships lineup

Katie Ledecky changed her race schedule for the world swimming championships, dropping one of her individual events.

3 years ago

Ariarne Titmus breaks Katie Ledecky world record as coach Dean Boxall erupts again

Ariarne Titmus broke Katie Ledecky's world record in the 400m freestyle at the Australian swimming trials on Sunday.

3 years ago

‘It’s not an experiment:’ Katie Ledecky is swimming faster with age after making this big change

Katie Ledecky, the three-time Olympian, was at the White House Wednesday with other members of Team USA, and looking forward…

3 years ago