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U.S. distance legend Katie Ledecky won gold in the inaugural Olympic women's 1500-meter freestyle, only an hour and 13 minutes after competing in the 200 m freestyle. The world-record holder in the event, Ledecky led from the start to finish in 15:37.34, almost two seconds off her Olympic record in the heats.
On the meet's final day, Ledecky set her fifth world record of the year, lowering her record in the 1500-meter freestyle by nearly six seconds with a time of 15:28.36. Ledecky swam the second half of the race faster than the first, completing the final 800 meters in 8:14.11—faster than any other woman has completed a regular 800-meter race in ...
The first world record in the men's 1500 metres freestyle in a long course (50 metres) swimming pool was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1908. [1] In short course (25 metres) pools, the world's governing body recognizes world records since March 3, 1991.
Torri Huske was the only American besides Ledecky to reach the podium Wednesday, claiming her third medal of the Games by finishing second in the women’s 100-meter freestyle in 52.29, 0.13 ...
Katie Ledecky still untouchable in 1500m freestyle as she wins 2024 Paris Olympics gold ... She sailed to victory in the 1500-meter freestyle, finishing in an Olympic record time of 15:30.02, 10. ...
Katie Ledecky added to her gold medal tally at the Olympics. Read about the record she broke in Paris. Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500-meter freestyle, ties record for most Olympic medals won by ...
800m freestyle: 8:11.00 Katie Ledecky United States 22 June 2014: Woodlands Senior Invitational Meet Shenandoah, United States [32] 800m freestyle: 8:07.39 not ratified, fastest all-time junior: Katie Ledecky United States 8 August 2015: World Championships: Kazan, Russia: 1500m freestyle: 15:28.36 Katie Ledecky United States 24 August 2014
Related: Golden Again!Katie Ledecky Wins 1500-Meter Freestyle in Olympic-Record Time, Her 8th Gold. The 27-year-old admits that she has her eyes on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles next, but ...