Ledecky Inside 800 WR Pace To 600 On Way To Adding 8:05.79 To Her Epic 19 Best Swims Ever
American legend to chase record seventh World 800m freestyle title in Singapore after latest shot at World record: ahead of her top pace to 600m, most of the drop off was accounted for by a last 100m split 1.55sec slower than her pioneering pace last month
An 8:05.79 the pace of her latest U.S. title over 800m free, Katie Ledecky now has the 19 fastest 16-length efforts in history on an all-time ranking that boasts her best 28 among the best 30 ever.
In other Day 1 coverage:
Huske Leads Sub-53 Podium With 52.4 U.S. 100 Free Record
Torri Huske, Gretchen Walsh and Simone Manuel deliver a battle of 52s in the 100 free; big breakthrough for Caroline Bricker ahead of Regan Smith in 200 fly; tickets to Singapore Worlds for Bobby Finke, David Johnston, Luca Urlando, Carson Foster, Jack Alexy & Patrick Sammon at U.S. Nationals
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