Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
Katie Ledecky has capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win the same event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle
By PAUL NEWBERRY
Published - Aug 03, 2024, 10:08 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 03, 2024, 10:08 PM EDT
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Every year on Aug. 3, Katie Ledecky is reminded of her first Olympic gold medal.
She was just 15 years old, a reserved high schooler who had surprisingly made the U.S. swim team for the London Games. Then she went out and shocked the world, beating everyone in the 800-meter freestyle.
Twelve years to the day, Ledecky did it again.
Not a stunner, but one for the ages.
