Katie Ledecky

2024 - 7 - 27

Katie Ledecky Dives Into Paris Olympics: Bronze Splash and Medals Galore!

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Katie Ledecky snatches bronze in the 400m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, bringing her closer to becoming the most decorated female swimmer in history! 🏊‍♀️✨

Katie Ledecky, an American swimming sensation and the most decorated female swimmer in the history of the Olympics, has officially dipped her toes into the Paris 2024 Games. Not one to shy away from competition, Ledecky made waves in the women's 400-meter freestyle event, clinching a bronze medal and marking the start of her quest to add to her impressive medal collection. With her heart set on glory, the 26-year-old swimmer, who previously bagged an astonishing seven golds and three silvers in her Olympic career, is now just one medal away from making history once again.

Her journey through the Paris Olympics has been one of both triumph and rivalry, as she found herself entering the pool against familiar faces like Australia's reigning Olympic champion, Ariarne Titmus. As anticipation mounted, spectators watched eagerly to see if Ledecky could clinch her first gold of the Games. Though the gold eluded her this time, the bronze medal added another feather to her already decorated cap, bringing her total Olympic medal count to 11. Experts believe that she still has a solid shot at a few more events, with her eyes set on achieving an even bigger milestone by catching up to the all-time greats in women's swimming.

As the competition continues, Ledecky is slated to swim in four freestyle events and remains a favorite among fans. With each stroke she takes in the pool, the whispers of yet another world record linger in the air. Already making headlines for posting the fastest preliminary time in the 400m freestyle, she's proving that she's still a fierce contender in the sport. The excitement surrounding her performances mirrors that of a well-scripted Hollywood summer blockbuster—complete with nail-biting tension and heartwarming triumphs.

In addition to her swimming prowess, Ledecky has held numerous world records throughout her career, showcasing her dominance both in and out of the water. Remarkably, she is not just a medal collector but also an inspirational figure for aspiring swimmers around the globe. As she glides through the water, Ledecky embodies what it means to push boundaries and set new standards in athletic achievement, with the 2024 Paris Olympics just the latest chapter in her ongoing legacy.

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American swimmer Katie Ledecky takes bronze in Olympic women's ... (NPR)

Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history, won her first medal of these Games with a bronze in the 400-meter freestyle.

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Katie Ledecky one medal away from matching women's swimming ... (NBC4 Washington)

Bethesda's golden girl now has 11 medals and could become the most decorated in women's swimming by the end of the Paris games.

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Katie Ledecky wins 400 free bronze in her first Olympic final in Paris (USA TODAY)

In her three previous Olympic Games, Ledecky won seven gold medals and three silvers. While she was not expected to win the gold medal in the 400, she is ...

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Katie Ledecky at the Paris Olympics: What to know and when to ... (NBC New York)

Katie Ledecky is scheduled to compete in four freestyle swimming events at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Which Olympics events are Katie Ledecky swimming in? Here's how ... (CBS News)

Find out when to watch Katie Ledecky at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in pursuit of her eighth gold medal.

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Katie Ledecky adds yet another medal in 400m freestyle final (WBAL Baltimore)

Katie Ledecky adds yet another Olympic medal to her collection after Saturday's 400-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics.

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Katie Ledecky starts Olympic swimming with fastest time in 400 free ... (ABC2 News)

In one of the most highly anticipated events of the games, Katie Ledecky claimed the prime No. 4 lane for the evening final with a time of 4 minutes, ...

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Katie Ledecky Wins Bronze Medal During Women's 400M Freestyle ... (Bleacher Report)

For the second consecutive Olympics, American Katie Ledecky failed to win gold in the women's 400-meter freestyle swimming event, instead settling for a…

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How did Katie Ledecky do in her first medal race in Paris? (FOX43.com)

Australia's Ariarne Titmus was the reigning Olympic champion in the 400 free, knocking off Ledecky at the Tokyo Games three years ago. Author: Associated Press.

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2024 Paris Olympics: What world records does Katie Ledecky hold? (USA TODAY)

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky will take to the pool once again in Paris. Here's every record the decorated swimmer holds.

Ledecky edges Titmus, sets pace in 400m freestyle heats (NBC Olympics)

In the opening act for what promises to be a thrilling showdown on the first day of swimming at the Paris Olympics, 2016 gold medalist and former ...

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Did Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 400 free, highlights ... (USA TODAY)

American Katie Ledecky gets started on her quest to become the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history in the 400-meter freestyle in Paris.

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Katie Ledecky starts Olympic swimming with fastest time in 400 free ... (ABC News)

Katie Ledecky has fired the first salvo in her duel with Ariarne Titmus, posting the fastest time the preliminaries of the women's 400-meter freestyle as ...

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A trinity of greatness will splash into the Paris women's 400 freestyle (The Washington Post)

NANTERRE, France — A few minutes before 9 p.m. Paris time Saturday at La Défense Arena, across the surface of the 50-meter-long competition pool constructed ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Katie Ledecky wins bronze, Team USA men's ... (Yahoo Sports)

The 2024 Summer Olympics swimming competition has officially begun, with Katie Ledecky and the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay team winning medals on Saturday ...

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Paris Olympics, Day 1 Prelims: As Next Version of Race of the ... (Swimming World Magazine)

The prelims of the women's 400 freestyle at the Olympic Games in Paris saw Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus lead the way into the final.

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Katie Ledecky fires first salvo in duel with Ariarne Titmus (WBAL Baltimore)

Katie Ledecky posts the fastest time the preliminaries of the women's 400-meter freestyle Saturday as the swimming competition began at the Paris Olympics.

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Katie Ledecky & Women's 4x100 Freestyle Relay Kick Off Paris ... (TeamUSA.org)

Katie Ledecky smiles after taking bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle final during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 27, 2024 in Paris.

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Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle (Los Angeles Times)

U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky dropped her first showdown with Australian rival Ariarne Titmus, placing third in the 400-meter freestyle at the Olympics.

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Katie Ledecky knocked off by Ariarne Titmus in Olympic 400-meter ... (ABC News)

It was billed as one of the most anticipated races of the Paris Olympics.

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The showdown that wasn't: Ariarne Titmus easily bests Katie ... (CNN)

The women's 400-meter freestyle race, billed as a rematch between rivals Ariarne Titmus of Australia and Katie Ledecky of the US, was one of the most hotly ...

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Katie Ledecky Is Finally Vanquished by the Rivals She Helped Create (The Wall Street Journal)

The U.S. swimming legend was forced to settle for bronze as Ariarne Titmus took gold in a star-studded 400 meter freestyle showdown.

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Katie Ledecky couldn't find 'that next gear.' Still, she's 'grateful' for ... (USA TODAY)

In her three previous Olympic Games, Ledecky won seven gold medals and three silvers. She is favored to win the gold medal in both the 800 and 1,500 freestyle ...

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Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky have pushed each other to ... (The Washington Post)

In the receptacle assigned to her spot — Lane 4, for the top seed in the women's 400-meter freestyle — she found the green and gold sweatsuit of Australia's ...

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Katie Ledecky's relentless march toward history begins with a ... (The New York Times)

Barring a shortage of chlorine in Paris, Katie Ledecky is likely to become the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history at some point over the next ...

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2024 Paris Olympics: Maryland native Katie Ledecky earns bronze ... (FOX 5 DC)

Maryland native Katie Ledecky finished behind Australian rival Ariarne Titmus and Canada's Summer McIntosh, capturing the bronze medal in the women's ...

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For Katie Ledecky, Olympics open with a complicated loss to her ... (The Athletic)

As Ariarne Titmus dealt Ledecky another loss in the 400-meter freestyle, the American wasn't ready to examine her future in the event.

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