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 …
World record-holder Katie Ledecky won the first gold medal of her 2020 Olympic campaign on Wednesday in the debut of the women's 1,500 meter freestyle. She tumbled over the lane rope to hug Sullivan, let out an uncharacteristic scream toward the American cheering section in the mostly empty arena and seemed to be holding back tears as she pulled her …