Katie Ledecky has done it! The American swimming sensation just claimed her fourth consecutive gold medal in the 800m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Since the London Olympics in 2012, this event has been Ledecky’s playground, and she’s not planning to give up her throne anytime soon.
With a time of 8:11.04, Ledecky outpaced her rivals, securing her 14th Olympic medal, nine of which are gold. This remarkable achievement makes her the first female swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Olympics. She joins the ranks of Michael Phelps as the only swimmers to ever achieve such a feat.
On the podium with her, Australia took silver, while another American swimmer claimed the bronze. Ledecky’s dominance in the pool continues to amaze fans and inspire young swimmers around the world.
Meanwhile, in another thrilling race, Canada’s teenage prodigy Summer McIntosh set a new Olympic record in the 200m individual medley, clocking in at 2:06.56. At just 17, McIntosh is making waves of her own, with this gold medal being another shining achievement in her young but already storied career.
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