Tokyo Olympics 2021 | Ariarne Titmus beating Katie Ledecky in 400m freestyle reaction, cold truth for America
Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde offered a bit of cool-headed context. Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledeckyreact after competing in the Women's 400m Freestyle Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Getty) Some in the US media believe that Titmus had Ledecky, a five-time Olympic gold medallist and the defending 400m champion, spooked before their race. "Her eyes gave her away, though, belying a trepidation inconsistent with arguably the most dominant female swimmer in history," the San Diego Union Tribune's Mark Ziegler wrote. "She looked nervous, anxious, tense, concerned....