Katie Ledecky dominated the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris Games for the eighth gold medal of her Olympic swimming career.
Katie Ledecky gritted her teeth and flexed her left arm atop the lane rope. There was plenty of splashing, too, by one of the most accomplished swimmers to ever dive into the pool. Ledecky dominated the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris Games on Wednesday for her eighth Olympic gold medal and 12th medal overall. And that might not even have been the most impressive performance on a big night in the pool.
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