Master Spas<\/a>!<\/i><\/p>\nIRVINE, California, August 7. KATIE Ledecky has dreamed of being a part of the United States\u2019 800 freestyle relay, and after realizing that dream last year at world championships, she\u2019s continuing to excel in the 200 freestyle. In this video interview, she talks about the joy of being a part of the relay, the vibe she shares with her relay teammates and what it\u2019s like to \u201cmeet in the middle\u201d racing Missy Franklin in the 200 free.<\/p>\n
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