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Katie Ledecky Opens 2026 With 15:23.21 in 1500 Free, Second-Fastest Ever at Austin Pro Series

The 15:23.21 in her 2026 long-course debut reinforced her status as the event’s standard-bearer heading toward Los Angeles 2028.