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Ledecky leads long-time bridesmaid <strong>Leah Smith<\/strong> who cruised to second at 4:05.98.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sierra Schmidt<\/strong> (4:08.88), <strong>Cierra Runge<\/strong> (4:09.22), <strong>Kaersten Meitz<\/strong> (4:09.30), <strong>Hannah Moore<\/strong> (4:09.35), <strong>Ashley Neidigh<\/strong> (4:11.63) and <strong>Katie Drabot<\/strong> (4:12.61) will also swim in the A-final tonight. 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