Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky tie in 400m freestyle

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Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky recorded the same time in separate 400m freestyle preliminary heats at the Pro Swim Series at Mesa, Ariz., on Friday.

Phelps clocked 4:02.67 to finish fourth in his men’s preliminary heat and 17th overall, which would put him in a consolation final if he chooses to swim Friday night. The finals session is at 9 ET on Universal Sports.

Ledecky also swam a 400m free in 4:02.67, 9.2 seconds faster than anybody across the women’s heats. She owns the world record of 3:58.37.

Phelps last swam that long of a race at the London Games in the 400m individual medley. He last swam a 400m freestyle at the 2009 Santa Clara Grand Prix, when he clocked…