Few swimmers have the luxury of already booking their tickets to the 2024 Olympics, but Katie Ledecky is one who can start scouting out cafes in Paris. She’s set to dominate her usual freestyle distances, despite narrowly missing out on medals in Tokyo’s international competitions. Stateside, she remains the undisputed champion in both the 200m and 400m freestyle events.
And then there are the true endurance tests: the 800m and 1500m freestyle races. Ledecky doesn’t just lead the pack in the U.S.; she sets the global standard as the world record holder in both disciplines. Her incredible times of 8:04.79 in the 800m free at the 2016 Olympics and 15:20.48 in the 1500m at the 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series are benchmarks that every swimmer dreams of surpassing.
While the competition heats up internationally with challengers like Australia’s Ariarne Titmus and Canada’s Summer McIntosh, Ledecky’s focus for now is squarely on securing her spots on the Olympic team. The upcoming trials will be a battleground, but with her track record and determination, it’s hard to bet against her.
Eager to witness Ledecky in action as she vies for her Olympic berth? Here’s a sneak peek at her schedule for the 2024 USA Olympic swimming team trials.
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Wednesday, June 19
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Final: Women’s 1500m free | 8-10 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Fubo |
Which races will Katie Ledecky swim at the Olympics?
Ledecky has solidified her spots in both the 200m and 400m freestyle events, although she has decided to skip the individual 200m in favor of focusing on the 4x200m freestyle relay at the Olympics. Her dominance in the longer distances, the 800m and 1500m freestyle races, virtually guarantees her place among the top contenders.
With her track record, if Ledecky finishes in the top two in any event meeting the Olympic qualifying standard, she secures an automatic berth for that race in Paris. Additionally, she’ll secure a spot on the 4x200m freestyle relay team if she places within the top four in the 200m freestyle event.
As one of the most accomplished swimmers in the sport’s history, Ledecky’s focus now is on maintaining her stellar performance and securing her places on the Olympic team as she gears up for Paris.
| Event | Place | Time |
| 200m free | 1st | 1:55.22 |
| 400m free | 1st | 3:58.35 |
| 800m free | — | — |
| 1500m free | — | — |
Katie Ledecky USA Olympics swimming trials schedule
Saturday, June 15
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Heats: Women’s 400m free | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Peacock |
| Final: Women’s 400m free | 8-9 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Fubo |
Sunday, June 16
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Heats: Women’s 200m free | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Peacock |
| Semi: Women’s 200m free | 8-10 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Fubo |
Monday, June 17
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Final: Women’s 200m free | 8-9:15 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Fubo |
Tuesday, June 18
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Heats: Women’s 1500m free | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Peacock |
Wednesday, June 19
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Final: Women’s 1500m free | 8-10 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Fubo |
Friday, June 21
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Heats: Women’s 800m free | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Peacock |
Saturday, June 22
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Final: Women’s 800m free | 8-9 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Fubo |
