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14 minutes 34.56 seconds for long course lap swimming and 14 minutes 26.62 seconds for short course.

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The current world record for swimming a mile (1,609 meters) is held by Katie Ledecky, with a time of 15 minutes and 20.48 seconds. She achieved this record in 2018.

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