Katie Ledecky

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Katie Ledecky Makes Waves at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Bronze & Beyond!

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Katie Ledecky kicks off her Olympic journey with a stunning bronze medal in the 400m freestyle. Will her quest for more gold continue?

The much-anticipated swimming events at the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with a splash, and none other than Katie Ledecky was ready to make waves! Competing in her fourth Olympic Games, the seven-time gold medalist took to the pool in the women's 400-meter freestyle. In a thrilling precursory heat, she posted the fastest time, edging out Australian rival, Ariarne Titmus. With all eyes on her, Ledecky was on a mission—her goal? To solidify her place as the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history.

The atmosphere was electric as Ledecky dove into the finals, aiming to capture yet another Olympic gold medal. However, this time around she faced formidable competition. In a nail-biting finish, Ariarne Titmus swam her way to victory, leaving Ledecky to claim a still impressive bronze. As she emerged from the water, fans cheered, reminded of her long legacy of swimming prowess—after all, she now has ten total Olympic medals: seven golds and three silvers.

But don't count Ledecky out just yet! With several more events on the horizon and the chance to add to her medal tally, she’s gearing up for the challenges that lie ahead. In fact, Ledecky is expected to compete in three more individual freestyle events, alongside potential relay participation, giving her multiple chances to shine yet again. Fans are buzzing with excitement, wondering if this will be the Olympic Games where she snags that elusive eighth gold.

As we follow Ledecky through these Olympic Games, it’s riveting to think about her remarkable career. Did you know that she holds 14 world records across various distances? Plus, her training regimen includes swimming around six miles a day—talk about dedication! Whether you’re a swimming newbie or a die-hard fan, there’s no denying that Katie Ledecky is a force to be reckoned with in the pool, inspiring athletes everywhere and proving that the competition is not just about medals but one’s relentless pursuit of greatness.

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Katie Ledecky at the Paris Olympics: What to know and when to ... (NBC New York)

Katie Ledecky is scheduled to compete in four freestyle swimming events at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ledecky edges Titmus, sets pace in 400m freestyle heats (NBC Olympics)

In the opening act for what promises to be a thrilling showdown on the first day of swimming at the Paris Olympics, 2016 gold medalist and former ...

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Did Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 400 free, highlights ... (USA TODAY)

American Katie Ledecky gets started on her quest to become the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history in the 400-meter freestyle in Paris.

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Katie Ledecky starts Olympic swimming with fastest time in 400 free ... (The Seattle Times)

Katie Ledecky has fired the first salvo in her duel with Ariarne Titmus, posting the fastest time the preliminaries of the women's 400-meter freestyle as ...

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Which Olympics events are Katie Ledecky swimming in? Here's how ... (CBS News)

Find out when to watch Katie Ledecky at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in pursuit of her eighth gold medal.

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Katie Ledecky Olympic swimming events: What she's swimming at ... (USA TODAY)

Ledecky, who has seven Olympic gold medals, will compete in three individual events and is expected to participate in at least one relay. She can earn a medal ...

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Paris Olympics, Day 1 Prelims: As Next Version of Race of the ... (Swimming World Magazine)

The prelims of the women's 400 freestyle at the Olympic Games in Paris saw Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus lead the way into the final.

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A trinity of greatness will splash into the Paris women's 400 freestyle (The Washington Post)

All three have held the world record in the 400 freestyle within the past 27 months, and all still hold at least one world record in additional events. All ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Swimming live updates, schedule, results as ... (Yahoo Sports)

The 2024 Summer Olympics swimming events are underway on the first day of full day of competition in Paris, and Katie Ledecky will be in the pool for the ...

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Katie Ledecky fires first salvo in duel with Ariarne Titmus (WBAL Baltimore)

Katie Ledecky posts the fastest time the preliminaries of the women's 400-meter freestyle Saturday as the swimming competition began at the Paris Olympics.

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2024 Paris Olympics: What world records does Katie Ledecky hold? (USA TODAY)

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky will take to the pool once again in Paris. Here's every record the decorated swimmer holds.

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2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch Katie Ledecky compete in ... (Yahoo Sports)

Now, at 27, she has the chance to become the most decorated women's swimmer in Olympic history. Ledecky already has 10 medals to her name: seven gold and three ...

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Katie Ledecky medal count: How many has U.S. Swimmer won at ... (Gainesville Sun)

Katie Ledecky is competing in her fourth career Olympic games at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Follow her Olympics medal count watch with our tracker:

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American swimmer Katie Ledecky takes bronze in Olympic women's ... (NPR)

Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history, won her first medal of these Games with a bronze in the 400-meter freestyle.

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Katie Ledecky wins 400 free bronze in her first Olympic final in Paris (USA TODAY)

In her three previous Olympic Games, Ledecky won seven gold medals and three silvers. While she was not expected to win the gold medal in the 400, she is ...

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2024 Olympics live updates: Day 1 of the Summer Games kicks off ... (NBC News)

Follow live updates and the latest news on Day 1 of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Katie Ledecky adds yet another medal in 400m freestyle final (WBAL Baltimore)

Katie Ledecky adds yet another Olympic medal to her collection after Saturday's 400-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics.

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Katie Ledecky Wins Bronze Medal During Women's 400M Freestyle ... (Bleacher Report)

For the second consecutive Olympics, American Katie Ledecky failed to win gold in the women's 400-meter freestyle swimming event, instead settling for a…

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Ariarne Titmus wins 400 free gold; Katie Ledecky takes bronze - ESPN (ESPN)

Ariarne Titmus knocked off Katie Ledecky again at the Olympics, winning the 400-meter freestyle Saturday.

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Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle (Los Angeles Times)

U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky dropped her first showdown with Australian rival Ariarne Titmus, placing third in the 400-meter freestyle at the Olympics.

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Katie Ledecky one medal away from matching women's swimming ... (NBC4 Washington)

Bethesda's golden girl now has 11 medals and could become the most decorated in women's swimming by the end of the Paris games.

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Katie Ledecky starts Olympic swimming with fastest time in 400 free ... (ABC2 News)

In one of the most highly anticipated events of the games, Katie Ledecky claimed the prime No. 4 lane for the evening final with a time of 4 minutes, ...

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How did Katie Ledecky do in her first medal race in Paris? (CBS News 8)

PARIS, France — Katie Ledecky won a bronze medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle swim finals on Saturday as the swimming competition as the Paris ...

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How did Katie Ledecky do in her first medal race in Paris? (NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ)

Australia's Ariarne Titmus was the reigning Olympic champion in the 400 free, knocking off Ledecky at the Tokyo Games three years ago. Author: Associated Press.

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Katie Ledecky knocked off by Ariarne Titmus in Olympic 400-meter ... (ABC News)

Ledecky took bronze behind Australia's Ariarne Titmus. ByPAUL NEWBERRY AP national writer. July 27, 2024, 12:11 PM. 1:09 ...

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Katie Ledecky & Women's 4x100 Freestyle Relay Kick Off Paris ... (TeamUSA.org)

Katie Ledecky smiles after taking bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle final during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 27, 2024 in Paris.

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2024 Paris Olympics: Ariarne Titmus' cruise to gold over Katie ... (CBSSports.com)

It's going to be a huge week in the pool in Paris. The Aussies struck first, but the drama is just beginning.

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Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky have pushed each other to ... (The Washington Post)

In the receptacle assigned to her spot — Lane 4, for the top seed in the women's 400-meter freestyle — she found the green and gold sweatsuit of Australia's ...

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2024 Paris Olympics: Maryland native Katie Ledecky earns bronze ... (FOX 5 DC)

Maryland native Katie Ledecky finished behind Australian rival Ariarne Titmus and Canada's Summer McIntosh, capturing the bronze medal in the women's ...

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What Makes Katie Ledecky Great (The New Yorker)

Louisa Thomas writes about the preëminent swimmer Katie Ledecky and how her humble approach to the sport makes her a marvel.

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'The medal is a medal': Katie Ledecky settles for bronze in Olympic ... (WSAV-TV)

NANTERRE, France (NEXSTAR) — Katie Ledecky had to settle for bronze in a battle with Australian Ariarne Titmus in Saturday's 400-meter freestyle.

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Katie Ledecky couldn't find 'that next gear.' Still, she's 'grateful' for ... (USA TODAY)

In her three previous Olympic Games, Ledecky won seven gold medals and three silvers. She is favored to win the gold medal in both the 800 and 1,500 freestyle ...

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'The medal is a medal': Katie Ledecky settles for bronze in Olympic ... (KTSM 9 News)

NANTERRE, France (NEXSTAR) — Katie Ledecky had to settle for bronze in a battle with Australian Ariarne Titmus in Saturday's 400-meter freestyle.

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