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Katie Ledecky of the United States smiles as she holds her gold medal after winning the Women's 400m freestyle final at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, July 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Katie Ledecky wins 400 freestyle at world championships

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky reacts after winning the women's 1,500-meter freestyle during the U.S. National Championships swimming meet in Indianapolis, Saturday, June 29, 2013. Ledecky won with a time of 15:47.15. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky to lead U.S. women at world swimming championships

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky reacts after winning the women's 1,500-meter freestyle during the U.S. National Championships swimming meet in Indianapolis, Saturday, June 29, 2013. Ledecky won with a time of 15:47.15. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Katie Ledecky breaks 25-year-old U.S. record at swim championships

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

United States' Katie Ledecky holds up her gold medal after winning the women's 800-meter freestyle swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

London Olympics 2012: Katie Ledecky, 15, wins 800 free

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the United States swims during a practice session at the Aquatics Center at the Olympic Park ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 26, 2012, in London. Opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Olympics 2012: Katie Ledecky poised to debut with a splash

By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times

Katie Ledecky of Bethesda celebrates with Kate Ziegler ( left) of Great Falls after winning the women's 800-meter freestyle final at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Sunday. Ledecky will be going to her first Olympics, while Ziegler will be experiencing the games for the second time. (Associated Press)

Things go swimmingly as Ledecky, Ziegler make Olympic team

By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times

Sports Briefs: Ledecky, Ziegle claim spots on Olympic swim team

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

** FILE ** Swimmers Katie Ledecky, Allison Schmitt and Chloe Sutton compete in the 400 freestyle final at the U.S. swimming trials in Omaha, Neb. (Associated Press)

Olympic trials: Katie Ledecky finishes third in 400 freestyle final

By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times

Katie Ledecky is ranked second in the 800 meters and third in the 400 among American swimmers. The 15-year-old from Bethesda also has qualified for the 100- and 200-freestyle events at the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Katie Ledecky, 15, pools talents in bid to make U.S. team

By Dan Friedell - Special to The Washington Times