Katie Ledecky 1500m Kicking Technique

This clip is taken from Tokyo Olympics 2020. Ledecky only used 1-beat, 2-beat & 4-beat hybrid kicks throughout the race.

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[LubricatedHeelys]

So you’re telling me when my coach was mad at me for my lack of kicking I could’ve just said I was trying to swim like Katie Ledecky?

[ytnatsnokka]

omg!! the whole life i was angry on myself that I swim in 2-beat kick, i didn't know it is style, i just thougt it is just lack of my coordination (i simply can't kick 4-beat); now i know that this is just a style that does not make me worst, thank you a lot, that's life changer!!! ❤

[contssa]

It's an asymmetrical swimming style but it looks extremely smooth and obviously performes perfectly 💪😎

[musaadfelton]

I adopted this same technique with the kick in the feet. That 2 beat kick is just to lift the feet to keep the feet close to the surface. It keeps a person more streamline. Keeps your legs from sinking and prevents drag. I swim longer and with less effort now

[aylawestfall]

Im so glad this technique has an official name! I've been watching her style closely and am amazed at how well it works for her. Wondering if this will be the next generations Fosbury Flop

[joequillun]

An outstanding swimmer, and good video. Hope to see Katie swim soon. Thanks for posting.

[file]

Couldn't have picked a better song, it just fits the swim so well

[writethisthat]

You could easily argue her 2 beat is barely a kick, mostly a rudder to balance.

[writethisthat]

3:10 left lower leg and left forearm are essentially parallel during the kick/pull phase

[LeticiaFWirth]

Does she do a slight up and down head movement after she breathes or am I seeing wrong? My coach always tells me to keep the head super still.

[tonyshihoutang]

I joined club & learning swimming freestyle since 2023 February . Now I can swim one beat kick 😅. . actually it quite easy . Not tough as you think . What experience the more you kick the more energy you gonna use and tiring. So less kick mean more reserved energy in my opinion

[oktojack]

My age group coaches would have chewed me out for a 1 beat kick. Amazing

[stevenhyde]

Great to watch. What song is this. Thankyou for the vid...

[cwr]

For the regular schmoes like me, any take aways? This is Olympic swimming, a level which nearly nobody is at. Other than watching in awe, what do I do with this information

[GeorgeJarvis-oi]

Simply the fast style of TI swimming, plenty of vids on here showing you how.👍

[manuelenriquez]

Katie Ledecky de lejos la campeona su estilo para nadar es unico Que bien⭐⭐⭐

[BelleMorue]

Nice, I swim like that. I was asking if I made a mistake because I don't move much faster, I only work on my torque to sprint. This technic give me less friction and I slide much more.

[newpageinmylife]

best swimmer i have ever seen .Imagine if she was as tall as Phelps .Her technique is flawless

[lunetic]

Why does ledekcy use left foot to kick 1 beat instead of right?

[wentianhe]

I hope I can swim this smooth in 2 years