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The Stats Behind Ledecky's Sub 15 Minute Mile

The Stats Behind Ledecky's Sub 15 Minute Mile

Update: 2025-12-16
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Katie Ledecky has shattered the impossible. Her 14:59 .62 in the 1650-yard freestyle isn't just a record—it's a statistical anomaly that forces a global reassessment of women's athletic potential.


Join the Propulsion Swimming Podcast as we understand the historical context of this swim, and access the enduring legacy of the greatest distance swimmer in history on her confirmed path to the LA 2028 Olympics


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The Stats Behind Ledecky's Sub 15 Minute Mile

The Stats Behind Ledecky's Sub 15 Minute Mile