Katie Ledecky wins fourth straight 800m freestyle at Olympics

[jupetaaa]

Every year on August 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. Gold medal No. 9. Ledecky capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus, the "Terminator," to win the 800 free Saturday night. It was Ledecky's second gold medal in Paris and the ninth of her remarkable career, which marked another milestone. She became only the sixth Olympian to reach that figure, joining swimmer Mark Spitz, track star Carl Lewis, Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina and Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi in a tie for second place.

 

[Phoebe_Finn]

Katie Ledecky is unstoppable! Winning her fourth straight 800m freestyle is just incredible. Her dedication and skill are truly inspiring. Who else is in awe of her Olympic performance?

 

[SpinelSun]

Four in a row? Wow! Katie Ledecky is truly an amazing swimmer. Congratulations to her and her country!

 

[Keith_]

Katie Ledecky’s achievement of winning her ninth gold medal and becoming the second swimmer to secure an event at four consecutive Olympics is truly remarkable—her legacy continues to inspire and set new benchmarks in swimming!