(Video Interview) Katie Ledecky Remains Consistent In Her 400 Freestyles

Jan 16, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Katie Ledecky reacts after winning the women's 200 meter free final final during the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

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Katie Ledecky continued her winning ways in tonight’s 400 freestyle. She admitted that she could feel the wind, but still remained confident and in control.

Original race report:

To nobody’s surprise, it was once again Katie Ledecky from start to finish in the 400 freestyle tonight in Mesa. Ledecky stopped the clock in 4:02.15 ahead of this morning’s 4:03.54. That was once again the second fastest time in the world this year, only slower than her own world’s fastest 400 of 3:59.54.

Cierra Runge battled with teammate Lotte Friis for second. Runge was second with a 4:08.08 to Friis’ 4:08.89. Other NBAC teammate Allison Schmitt placed fourth in 4:08.89.

In her third swim in under 90 minutes, Katinka Hosszu finished fifth in 4:14.59. Sarah Henry was just behind her in 4:14.76.

Becca Mann (4:16.74) and Joanna Evans (4:18.73) rounded out the heat.

Sierra Schmidt dominated the B final, touching in 4:12.97.

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