Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps with 16th individual swimming world title
Given her track record, Ledecky could keep moving closer to Phelps' Olympic medals record in 2024, though it'll be difficult to surpass.
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Given her track record, Ledecky could keep moving closer to Phelps' Olympic medals record in 2024, though it'll be difficult to surpass.
FUKUOKA, JAPAN - Katie Ledecky, the 26-year-old American freestyle swimmer, continues to make history in the sport. On Saturday, she won the 800-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships, making her the first swimmer ever to secure six gold medals in the same event at the championships. This victory also marked her 16th individual world…
Ledecky dominated a stacked field in her favorite race to pass Michael Phelps for the most individual world swimming titles in history with 16.
Ledecky dominated a stacked field in her favorite race to pass Michael Phelps for the most individual world swimming titles in history with 16.
John Mason, the announcer at the swimming world championships, stuck a nickname on Mollie O'Callaghan after the 19-year-old Australian added the 100-meter freestyle title to her gold in the 200 two days earlier.