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Ledecky Reflects on 1,650y American Record: "I think I'm done with that event now"
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Ledecky Reflects on 1,650y American Record: "I think I'm done with that event now"
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Jan 15, 20262:427.5K views
To start 2026, Katie Ledecky swam the 2nd fastest 1500m Freestyle of All-Time in Austin, 15:23.21. This was just a month removed from her 2025 finale, when she swam the fastest 1,650y Free ever, becoming the first woman to ever to dip under 15 minutes (14:59.62).
In Austin yesterday, Ledecky reflected on her 1,650, saying that it had been a goal of hers for over 12 years. She also said she thinks she is now done with the 1,650 freestyle as an event in her career.
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