The evolution of Katie Ledecky: As Olympics near, U.S. star comes full circle
5 months ago

The evolution of Katie Ledecky: As Olympics near, U.S. star comes full circle

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. And during that same period of time, my daughter has gone from a little child, toddler type of thing to somebody who is now powering around the world to swim meets with Katie Ledecky.” Gemmell’s daughter, Erin, who was 7 when Ledecky began training with her father, is on the U.S. Olympic team alongside her. Erin, now 19, punched her ticket by finishing fourth in the 200-meter freestyle event in Indianapolis — the top four finishers automatically qualify — and as she looked up at the video board to confirm she’d just made her first Olympic team, Ledecky swam across two lanes with a big smile to hug her. Erin also characterizes herself as “definitely an annoying child,” so she can’t believe how kind and welcoming Ledecky was to her. Erin isn’t one to send photos or updates from training camp — Team USA trained in North Carolina and later in Croatia — but Ledecky will send selfies of the two.

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Paris 2024: Records broken by Katie Ledecky at the Olympic Games
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky has had yet another remarkable Olympics in Paris this year. READ | Katie Ledecky at Olympics: All you need to know about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer Ledecky has won four more medals and broken the following records at the Paris 2024 Olympics: She set the new Olympic record in the women’s 1500m freestyle with a time …

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle Saturday night. Phelps had been the only swimmer to win the same event at four straight summer Olympics, taking gold in the 200 individual medley at Athens, Beijing, London and …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold medal, eager for LA 2028
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold medal, eager for LA 2028

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky won a record-equalling career ninth gold medal at the Paris Olympics by claiming an unprecedented fourth women’s 800 metres freestyle title on Saturday. Ledecky’s ninth gold from four Games gives her a share of the all-time record for female Olympians with former Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. I’m so proud of my efforts this week, two gold, two silver.” …

Katie Ledecky at Olympics: All you need to know about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky at Olympics: All you need to know about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer

The Hindu  

With eight out of nine of her Olympic gold medals coming from individual events, Katie Ledecky, is touted as one of the greatest mid-distance female swimmers of all time. London 2012 Olympics: Katie Ledecky reacts after winning gold in the women’s 800m freestyle final at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics: Ledecky became the sole individual …

Olympic star Katie Ledecky extends her streak with fourth gold in 800 freestyle
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic star Katie Ledecky extends her streak with fourth gold in 800 freestyle

LA Times  

There are no superlatives left to accurately describe Katie Ledecky’s brilliance. Her victory Saturday in the women’s 800-meter freestyle at La Defense Arena in suburban Paris brought her a 14th Olympic swimming medal and a ninth Olympic title. American Katie Ledecky competes in the women’s 800-meter freestyle final at the Summer Olympics on Saturday. “After the race, I just pulled …

American Katie Ledecky preparing to write more history in the pool at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

American Katie Ledecky preparing to write more history in the pool at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Katie Ledecky advanced to the finals of the women’s 800-meter freestyle Friday at the Paris Olympics with a chance to make even more history. With a victory, Ledecky would join fellow American Michael Phelps as the only swimmers — of any gender and from any country — to win four gold medals in the same event. She …

Katie Ledecky Has a Superpower That Eludes Even the Greatest Olympians
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky Has a Superpower That Eludes Even the Greatest Olympians

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. On Wednesday in Paris, as American swimmer Katie Ledecky worked her way toward her second consecutive gold medal in the 1,500-meter freestyle, NBC commentators Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines stopped to speculate on her place in swimming history. Related From Slate The Coolest Olympian at the 2024 Games Is Making People Lose …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Aug. 2 - Aug. 8
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Aug. 2 - Aug. 8

Associated Press  

Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. 1952 — Five American boxers win gold medals at the Olympics, marking the first time the U.S. wins the unofficial team title. 2009 — Catriona Matthew wins the Women’s British Open for her first major title, beating Karrie Webb …

Katie Ledecky's legend grows with 8th Olympic gold; where does she rank in comparison to all-time great Michael Phelps?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky's legend grows with 8th Olympic gold; where does she rank in comparison to all-time great Michael Phelps?

Hindustan Times  

Katie Ledecky consolidated her status as one of the most excellent swimmers ever by securing her second Olympic gold medal in the women's 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and eight Olympic Gold overall. I’m glad that it did today.” With this victory, Ledecky ties with American legends Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres for the most medals won …

What’s next for Katie Ledecky? Another race and a relay as she goes for more records
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Katie Ledecky has tied one of swimming’s most impressive records. The 27-year-old Ledecky bumped her career total to 12 medals with a dominating victory in the 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday night, equaling three fellow Americans — Dara Torres, Natalie Coughlin and Jenny Thompson — for the most ever by a female swimmer. —Ledecky will be going for her …

Katie Ledecky shatters Olympic record, winning gold by an absurd margin
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

The 1,500-meter freestyle is the most grueling event in swimming, 30 muscle-burning, lung-busting laps of a 50-meter pool that tests an athlete’s physical stamina and mental toughness. And no one has ever done it better than Katie Ledecky, who Wednesday cemented her legacy as the greatest women’s distance swimmer of all time with another dominant victory at the Paris Olympics. …

Katie Ledecky cruises in 1500-meter freestyle to win gold, set Olympic record
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — American swimming star Katie Ledecky cruised to victory in an event that’s become synonymous with her name, earning her first Olympic gold medal of the Paris Games in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle Wednesday. 🙌 Katie Ledecky adds another gold medal to her legendary career achievements.#ParisOlympics | 📺 NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/skbxzj1CAj — NBC Olympics & Paralympics July …

Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle as rival Ariarne Titmus wins gold
4 months, 4 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus, left, celebrates after winning the women’s 400-meter freestyle final as American Katie Ledecky reacts to the result during the Olympics on Saturday in Nanterre, France. It was billed as the “Race of the Century.” It turned out to be a race for second, with Australia’s Ariarne Titmus dominating a field that included the last three world record-holders …

For Katie Ledecky, Olympics open with a complicated loss to her biggest rival
4 months, 4 weeks ago

For Katie Ledecky, Olympics open with a complicated loss to her biggest rival

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage from the Paris Games. “I was like, ‘All good, all good,’ but she was freaking out,” Ledecky said later. I just didn’t want either of us to get disqualified for swimming in the wrong lane.” Katie Ledecky informs Ariarne Titmus that she’s in the wrong lane ahead of Saturday’s women’s 400-meter freestyle final. And, by the …

A massive race to start the Olympics: Get ready for the women’s 400-meter freestyle
4 months, 4 weeks ago

A massive race to start the Olympics: Get ready for the women’s 400-meter freestyle

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage from the Paris Games. Australian Ariarne Titmus, 23, is the defending Olympic gold medalist in the event and the favorite entering Saturday’s competition. For example, New Zealand’s 20-year-old Erika Fairweather would certainly like to play spoiler here; she out-touched McIntosh at 2023 worlds to earn bronze and finish behind Titmus and Ledecky. With none of the …

Katie Ledecky hopes for clean races at Paris Olympics in the aftermath of the Chinese doping scandal
5 months ago

Katie Ledecky hopes for clean races at Paris Olympics in the aftermath of the Chinese doping scandal

Associated Press  

PARIS — Katie Ledecky is hoping for clean races at the Olympics. The 27-year-old Ledecky is competing in her fourth Summer Olympics, but it’s the first one since a doping scandal involving nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Games — and were allowed to compete with no ramifications. Hopefully, there’s …

Katie Ledecky just keeps chugging along, still excited about swimming after all these years
5 months ago

Katie Ledecky just keeps chugging along, still excited about swimming after all these years

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — For Katie Ledecky, there is seemingly no such thing as burnout. I’ve learned to just really enjoy each day of training and take in every moment and just appreciate the fact that I’ve been able to have this long of a career, stay injury free, stay pretty healthy, be able to do this for this many years.” Perhaps …

U.S. Swimming Trials: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris
6 months ago

U.S. Swimming Trials: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky and a powerhouse American swim team will turn their attention to another Summer Games showdown with arch-rival Australia after the U.S. Olympic trials concluded in Indianapolis on Sunday. Manuel, the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic swimming gold medal at the 2016 Rio Games, won the ‘splash and dash’ in 24.13 seconds, just.02 ahead of Gretchen …

U.S. Olympic swim trials takeaways: Caeleb Dressel is back, Katie Ledecky is still here
6 months ago

U.S. Olympic swim trials takeaways: Caeleb Dressel is back, Katie Ledecky is still here

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Two world records fell. Ledecky, 27, became the first woman to win the same event in four consecutive U.S. Olympic swimming trials by winning the 800-meter freestyle final this weekend. Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel won both the 100-meter butterfly and 50-meter freestyle finals, so he’ll swim both individual events in Paris in addition to the 4×100 …

American swimmer's awesome balancing swim goes viral again | Watch
6 months ago

American swimmer's awesome balancing swim goes viral again | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Deservingly dubbed the greatest female swimmer in history, Katie Ledecky is ahead in the race, as always. Katie Ledecky adds balancing a glass of chocolate milk on head, without spilling a drop swimming pool, to her record-breaking World Champion charms. Watch American swimmer Katie Ledecky balance a chocolate milk glass on her head while swimming Today, user @pitdesi again spotlighted …

Ledecky unlikely to swim the 200 free at the Paris Olympics, leaving three individual events
6 months ago

Ledecky unlikely to swim the 200 free at the Paris Olympics, leaving three individual events

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — If all goes according to plan, Katie Ledecky will not be swimming four individual events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ledecky already earned a spot in the 400 freestyle and she’s a huge favorite in the 800 and 1,500 free. “Nothing is formally decided until the end of the week because I’ve got do what I want to …

Katie Ledecky wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials, heading to her fourth Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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 …

Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials
6 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, an accomplishment that seemed unimaginable when she was a 15-year-old kid in London. In Tokyo, Ledecky settled for the silver behind Titmus — the first individual loss of the American’s Olympic career. Titmus is coming off an Australian trials where she broke the world record in the 200 free and …

Katie Ledecky Has Splashy Start At Olympic Swimming Trials
6 months, 1 week ago

Katie Ledecky Has Splashy Start At Olympic Swimming Trials

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, 1 week ago

Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free

Associated Press  

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. The 400 was the first of four freestyle events that Ledecky is …

Katie Ledecky qualifies for her fourth Olympics; Gretchen Walsh sets world record
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Dressel, Ledecky headline another stacked US Olympic swimming trials
6 months, 1 week ago

Dressel, Ledecky headline another stacked US Olympic swimming trials

The Hindu  

Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel brings a new perspective to the pressure-packed US Olympic swimming trials, where he and freestyle phenomenon Katie Ledecky are set to star again in the fierce fight for Paris Olympics berths. He’s set to contest the 100m freestyle, 100m butterfly and 50m free, and although he’s not the top-ranked swimmer going into any of …

What to watch at U.S. Olympic swimming trials as Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel and more vie for Paris
6 months, 1 week ago

What to watch at U.S. Olympic swimming trials as Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel and more vie for Paris

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Greetings from Lucas Oil Stadium, the newest and biggest home of an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Despite winning three medals at the last Olympics, she was far from her best at that meet and didn’t even make the U.S. team in the 200-meter backstroke, an event in which she holds the American record. It’s particularly fun at Olympic trials …

Book Review: Katie Ledecky dishes on what makes an Olympic legend in ‘Just Add Water’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Book Review: Katie Ledecky dishes on what makes an Olympic legend in ‘Just Add Water’

Associated Press  

Katie Ledecky didn’t dream of becoming an Olympian as a kid. This is the story that forms the basis of Ledecky’s memoir, “Just Add Water: My Swimming Life.” Fifteen years old and in London, Ledecky became the youngest athlete ever to win the women’s 800-meter freestyle at the Olympics. She won six more Olympic gold medals in Rio and Tokyo …

Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky’s 13-year unbeaten streak in 800-meter freestyle
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky’s 13-year unbeaten streak in 800-meter freestyle

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Katie Ledecky’s 13-year unbeaten streak in the 800-meter freestyle is over, setting up a potential challenge from Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh at the Paris Olympics. The 17-year-old McIntosh finished almost 6 seconds ahead of Ledecky at a sectional meet in Orlando on Thursday, becoming the second-fastest female in the history of a grueling event that Ledecky has …

Katie Grimes, a two-time Olympian at 17, is U.S. swimming’s rising new star
1 year ago

Katie Grimes, a two-time Olympian at 17, is U.S. swimming’s rising new star

New York Times  

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — With their 12-year-old daughter, Katie, swimming nearby, Shari and Christian Grimes stood on the pool deck talking to Sandpipers of Nevada coach Chris Barber. “Knowing that I’m already going to Paris is a little bit comforting, but I still really want to make it in the pool,” said Grimes, now 17. From that moment on, “Katie …

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps’ all-time record for most gold medals
1 year, 4 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps’ all-time record for most gold medals

Firstpost  

The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at the world championships and marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual golds ever at the worlds Fukuoka: Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when …

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle; surpasses Phelps’ record of most individual swimming Worlds gold medals
1 year, 4 months ago

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle; surpasses Phelps’ record of most individual swimming Worlds gold medals

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky clinched gold in the 800m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships 2023 to become the swimmer with most gold medals, eclipsing the record of Michael Phelps here on Saturday. Ledecky became the first swimmer to win any event at the world championships six times on Saturday when she won her signature race, the 800m freestyle. RELATES: Katie Ledecky …

Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships

The Hindu  

American swimmer Katie Ledecky went into the history books yet again after creating a record for winning the most individual gold medals at world championships - 16, going past the all-time record previously held by compatriot Michael Phelps. Ledecky achieved the feat after winning gold in the 800m freestyle final at the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan. RELATED: Ledecky …

Katie Ledecky adds to historic career with 800 freestyle win at world swimming championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Katie Ledecky adds to historic career with 800 freestyle win at world swimming championships

LA Times  

Katie Ledecky gives the thumbs-up sign from the pool after winning the 800-meter freestyle final on Saturday in Fukuoka, Japan. Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when she won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships, establishing two more notable records with the triumph. The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 28 - August 3
1 year, 4 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 28 - August 3

Associated Press  

Aug. 1 1936 — The Berlin Olympics begin. 1996 — Michael Johnson wins Olympic gold in the 200 meters in a record 19.32 seconds, becoming the first male Olympian to win the 200 and 400 in a single games. 1952 — Five American boxers win gold medals at the Olympics, marking the first time the U.S. wins the unofficial team …

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 at the swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps
1 year, 4 months ago

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 at the swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle with ease on Tuesday at the World Aquatics Championships in a landmark victory which made her the most decorated female swimmer at the worlds with 20 golds overall, 15 of which have come in individual events. “The last couple of years I’ve just tried to be really locked in on my …

Ledecky faces McIntosh and Titmus test as the world aquatic championships open in Japan.
1 year, 5 months ago

Ledecky faces McIntosh and Titmus test as the world aquatic championships open in Japan.

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky has never gone home with anything other than a gold or silver medal in the Olympics or world championships dating from the 2012 London Games. “I know they’ll be right there and I know there are a lot of other contenders as well.” United States head coach Bob Bowman summed up the meet, particularly the first day. “There’ll …

American freestyler Katie Ledecky faces youth as the world championships open in Japan
1 year, 5 months ago

American freestyler Katie Ledecky faces youth as the world championships open in Japan

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Katie Ledecky has almost never gone home with anything other than a gold or silver medal in the Olympics or world championships dating from the 2012 London Games. “I know they’ll be right there and I know there are a lot of other contenders as well.” United States head coach Bob Bowman summed up the meet, particularly …

Paris Olympics 2024 won’t be last, eye on LA 2028 too, says Ledecky
1 year, 5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024 won’t be last, eye on LA 2028 too, says Ledecky

The Hindu  

Retirement isn’t anywhere in sight for swimmer Katie Ledecky, one of the greatest freestylers that swimming has ever seen. “I can say pretty confidently that I’m not going to be done in 2024,” she said. I can’t wrap my head around being done next year.” Ledecky was also reminded that the Los Angeles Olympics are exactly five years away. Ledecky, …

Swimming great Katie Ledecky talking of sticking around for the 2028 LA Olympics
1 year, 5 months ago

Swimming great Katie Ledecky talking of sticking around for the 2028 LA Olympics

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Retirement isn’t anywhere in sight for swimmer Katie Ledecky, one of the greatest freestylers that swimming has ever seen. I can’t wrap my head around being done next year.” Ledecky was also reminded that the Los Angeles Olympics are exactly five years away. Ledecky, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist, faces 2021 Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia …

Ledecky wins US 1,500m free title in sixth-fastest time ever
1 year, 5 months ago

Ledecky wins US 1,500m free title in sixth-fastest time ever

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky closed out the US swimming championships on a high note Saturday, winning the 1,500m freestyle in an impressive 15min 29.64sec to book a fourth individual event at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. After checking the scoreboard, the seven-time Olympic gold medallist pounded the water in delight, having cleared the taste of a dissatisfying time in her 400m …

Ledecky wins 400m free with room to improve at World Championships
1 year, 5 months ago

Ledecky wins 400m free with room to improve at World Championships

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky easily won the 400m freestyle at the US swimming championships on Friday, but the US great knows she’ll need to do more to challenge for the title at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, next month. With Fukuoka looming, she said, she’ll focus on “making sure I’m ready to go when I dive in and build throughout the …

Smith sizzles in 200m backstroke, Weinstein shocks Ledecky in 200 free
1 year, 5 months ago

Smith sizzles in 200m backstroke, Weinstein shocks Ledecky in 200 free

The Hindu  

Regan Smith, shaping up for a World Championships showdown with Australian Kaylee McKeown, clocked a blistering 2min 03.80sec to win the 200m backstroke at the US swimming championships on Wednesday. Smith, who also won the 200m butterfly on Tuesday, set up a tantalizing test with McKeown at next month’s World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Caeleb Dressel, a seven-time Olympic gold …

Katie Ledecky keeps on rolling more than a decade after her 1st Olympic gold
1 year, 5 months ago

Katie Ledecky keeps on rolling more than a decade after her 1st Olympic gold

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Katie Ledecky will concede that a few things have changed over her long career at the top of swimming. “She’s out there swimming her own race, and so am I. I try not to focus on how much she’s beating me by.” Ledecky is more vulnerable in the shorter freestyle races, which showed in the 200 final Wednesday …

Katie Ledecky joins an elite club with another dominating performance at the US nationals
1 year, 5 months ago

Katie Ledecky joins an elite club with another dominating performance at the US nationals

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Katie Ledecky joined an elite club Tuesday night, earning her sixth trip to the world championships with a dominating victory in the 800-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals. Ledecky will head to Fukuoka, Japan, next month as only the sixth U.S. swimmer to make the world championships for the sixth time, joining Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Natalie Coughlin, …

McIntosh ends Ledecky’s home pool winning streak
1 year, 9 months ago

McIntosh ends Ledecky’s home pool winning streak

The Hindu  

Summer McIntosh ended Katie Ledecky’s nine-year home pool winning streak on Friday when the Canadian teenager touched first in the 200 metres freestyle at a Pro Series swim meet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. McIntosh clocked a winning time of one minute, 54.13 seconds, lowering her world junior record set at last year’s world championships, coming home.83 seconds clear of Ledecky. …

Katie Ledecky earns AP female athlete of year for 2nd time
1 year, 11 months ago

Katie Ledecky earns AP female athlete of year for 2nd time

Associated Press  

A change of scenery worked out just fine for Katie Ledecky. Shifting coasts and coaches after last summer’s Tokyo Olympics, the American swimmer turned in another stellar performance at the world championships, set a pair of world records and capped 2022 as The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year, selected by a panel of 40 sports writers and editors …

Records broken by Katie Ledecky in this year- 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Records broken by Katie Ledecky in this year- 2022

The Hindu  

Katie broke two back-to-back short course world records in the span of less than 10 days at the FINA World Cup in Toronto and Indianapolis. WORLD RECORD - Women’s 800m freestyle Katie Ledecky broke her second world record in a period of few days in the women’s short-course 800m freestyle on Saturday at the Indianapolis FINA World Cup. WORLD RECORD- …

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