Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith had another shot to show the nation they set the pace in women's distance freestyle on Thuesday night in the 400m free at the TYR Pro Swim Series - Des Moines.
Katie Ledecky posted the fastest time of 2019 in the 800m free on the first day of competition at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Richmond. Ledecky swam a 8:14.24 in her first 800m free race of the year. Second place was Leah Smith who came in right behind Ledecky at 8:16.33, taking almost a second off of her personal best. Third place was Kristel Kobrich at 8:36.19.