She’s only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games
By Paul Newberry, Associated PressUnited States' Katie Ledecky competes in the women's 800-meter freestyle final at the Summer Olympics in Nanterre, France, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
It was Ledecky’s second gold medal in Paris and 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.Ledecky went faster than her winning time in Tokyo, touching in 8 minutes, 11.04 seconds.
United States' Katie Ledecky celebrates with teammate Paige Madden after winning the gold medal in the women's 800-meter freestyle final at the Summer Olympics in Nanterre, France, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
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