Katie Ledecky Breaks American Record in 1,650 Freestyle

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

6 years ago

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

David Grilli

6 years ago

That’s holding 54s. Mind boggling!

Zebron Lemke

6 years ago

Wow

Halim Yussuf

6 years ago

Congrats, is anyone surprised?

Thomas A. Small

6 years ago

Congratulations

Jenna Gaudio

6 years ago

Matt Haage she’s also a total beast

Matt Haage

6 years ago

Reply to Jenna Gaudio

In season like its nbd

Sobia Kaur

6 years ago

☀ ? ☀

Jonathan Gagné

6 years ago

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

Neelam Lindquist

6 years ago

Jemma Lindquist

Felipe Porras

6 years ago

Aislinn O’kane

Aislinn O'kane

6 years ago

Reply to Felipe Porras

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

John Grzeszczak

6 years ago

and she does it again, just wow!

Lynn Titchener

6 years ago

Reply to John Grzeszczak

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

6 years ago

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

Maiko Gabunia

6 years ago

Super???

Karen Keller Nichols

6 years ago

She’s a BEAST!!.. way to go girl!!

Pat Laughlin

6 years ago

And the 400 IM! ! !

Leslie Cichocki

6 years ago

I knew she will do it

Nancy Umbright Bischoff

6 years ago

Samantha Bischoff
Birgitt O’Connor

Nancy Umbright Bischoff

6 years ago

Florida Tech Swimming

Cynthia Granata

6 years ago

Congratulations, Katie

Brett Davies

6 years ago

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

Aquis Melgarejo

6 years ago

Amazing stamina

Katie Buckley Rosingana

6 years ago

Unreal

Mari Nguyen

6 years ago

You are my daughter’s inspiration!

James J. Hirschberger

6 years ago

Congratulations!!!

Julie Gnau Pulte

6 years ago

Congratulations Katie !! Go Card !!??

Jack Gullery

6 years ago

KAtie

Dyan Braden

6 years ago

Zoe Goss