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Katie Ledecky swims fastest 800m free of 2017

Another day, another world-leading time for Katie Ledecky.

The six-time Olympic gold medalist clocked 8 minutes, 15.44 seconds in the 800m freestyle on Saturday. She beat Leah Smith, who finished sixth in the event in Rio, by more than 12 seconds.

Ledecky’s victory came two days after clocking the fastest time in the world this year in the 400m freestyle.

“I think I’m in a good spot right now,” Ledecky said to reporters in Mesa, Ariz.

Full results from the USA Swimming Pro Series at Mesa are here.