Katie Ledecky swims another historic 1500m freestyle time, extends 15-year win streak

Katie Ledecky swims another historic 1500m freestyle time, extends 15-year win streak

Katie Ledecky has won more than 40 consecutive 1500m freestyle finals dating to 2010.

Katie Ledecky on 1500 Free: "Fun to swim a 15:25 and not be surprised by it"

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam 2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open Wednesday, April 29 – Saturday, May 2, 2026 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center LCM (50 meters) Meet Central Psych Sheet Livestream Katie Ledecky got things rolling in Ft Lauderdale in the most Katie Ledecky way possible: clocking the 5th fastest time ever in the 1500 Free with a 15:25.62. Last year at this pool, Ledecky was a 15:24, which surprised many, includi…