Katie Ledecky sets world record in 1,500-meter freestyle
2 years, 2 months ago

Katie Ledecky sets world record in 1,500-meter freestyle

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Katie Ledecky is having a great time in her first competitive event of the season at this week’s FINA Swimming World Cup. “I knew that record was within reach just based on some things I’ve done in training, especially my distance stuff has felt really good this fall,” Ledecky said. “So I felt locked into the pace.” The 10-time Olympic medalist — who doesn’t compete in short-course events very often — finished in 15:08.24, taking nearly 10 seconds off the previous record set by Germany’s Sarah Wellbrock in 2019. Canada’s Summer McIntosh, who also set a world junior mark when she edged Ledecky in the 400 free on Friday, finished first in the 400 medley in 4:21.49 to lead a Canadian sweep. “I felt good and I was very pleased with the outcome.” She returned to the pool a short time later for the 200 free and took silver in 1:52.31 behind Hong Kong’s Siobhan Bernadette Haughey.

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American swimmer Gretchen Walsh breaks 11 world records
3 weeks, 2 days ago

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh breaks 11 world records

NPR  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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4 weeks ago

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China Daily  

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ABC  

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Associated Press  

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Paris 2024: Records broken by Katie Ledecky at the Olympic Games

The Hindu  

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New York Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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5 months ago

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Katie Ledecky Has a Superpower That Eludes Even the Greatest Olympians
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Slate  

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Associated Press  

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Hindustan Times  

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Katie Ledecky earns 13th Olympic medal to become most decorated American woman in history
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New York Times  

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What’s next for Katie Ledecky? Another race and a relay as she goes for more records
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Associated Press  

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From Gabriel Medina to Daniel Wiffen: A list of all the record breakers at the 2024 Summer Paris Olympic Games
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Hindustan Times  

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Katie Ledecky shatters Olympic record, winning gold by an absurd margin
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LA Times  

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Kaylee McKeown proves that timing is everything in brilliant 100m backstroke win at the Paris Olympics over American rival
5 months, 1 week ago

Kaylee McKeown proves that timing is everything in brilliant 100m backstroke win at the Paris Olympics over American rival

ABC  

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5 months, 1 week ago

Katie Ledecky cruises in 1500-meter freestyle to win gold, set Olympic record

New York Times  

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Ariarne Titmus defeats rival Katie Ledecky to cement Olympic crown in 400m freestyle final
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Ariarne Titmus defeats rival Katie Ledecky to cement Olympic crown in 400m freestyle final

The Independent  

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Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle as rival Ariarne Titmus wins gold
5 months, 1 week ago

Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle as rival Ariarne Titmus wins gold

LA Times  

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Australia’s Ariarne Titmus beats Summer McIntosh, Katie Ledecky to win second straight gold in women’s 400-meter freestyle
5 months, 1 week ago

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus beats Summer McIntosh, Katie Ledecky to win second straight gold in women’s 400-meter freestyle

New York Times  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

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New York Times  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials, heading to her fourth Olympics

The Hindu  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials

Associated Press  

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Gretchen Walsh sets a world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gretchen Walsh sets a world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the women’s 100-meter butterfly Saturday night, posting a time of 55.18 seconds in a semifinal heat at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Walsh was more than a half-second under world-record pace at the turn and held on to eclipse the mark of 55.48 set by Sweden’s Sarah Sjöström at the 2016 …

Katie Ledecky Has Splashy Start At Olympic Swimming Trials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Competing in the home stadium of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, Ledecky blew away the field in the preliminaries of the 400-meter freestyle, touching the wall with a time of 3 minutes, 59.99 seconds. Katie Ledecky reacts after the preliminary heat for the …

Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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Gretchen Walsh destroys world record in women’s 100m fly at U.S. Olympic swim trials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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New York Times  

Gretchen Walsh put forth the most dominant foot she could in this Olympic year, crushing the women’s world record in the 100-meter butterfly Saturday at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Gretchen Walsh destroys the world record in women’s 100m fly at U.S. Olympic Swim Trials with a time of 55.18 seconds 🏊‍♀️ 🎥 @NBCOlympicspic.twitter.com/wO1V6JJjO1 — The Athletic June 16, 2024 Competing …

Katie Ledecky qualifies for her fourth Olympics; Gretchen Walsh sets world record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky qualifies for her fourth Olympics; Gretchen Walsh sets world record

LA Times  

Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, cruising to victory in the 400-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials on Saturday night. The 27-year-old Ledecky is set to swim four events at her nation’s trials, all of them freestyle events ranging from 200 to 1,500 meters. “I never imagined I would go to a fourth Olympic Games.” The expected …

Australia Swimming Olympic trials: McKeon, O’Callaghan reach 100m freestyle final, Campbell misses out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia Swimming Olympic trials: McKeon, O’Callaghan reach 100m freestyle final, Campbell misses out

The Hindu  

Tokyo gold medallist Emma McKeon and former world champion Mollie O’Callaghan reached the women’s 100m freestyle final at Australia’s Olympic trials on Friday but seasoned sprinter Cate Campbell missed out by the narrowest of margins. Campbell’s younger sister Bronte, a double Olympic relay champion, was fourth quickest behind third seed Shayna Jack, with Olivia Wunsch a surprise finalist as the …

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