World Aug 03 Katie Ledecky swims into Olympic history with 4th straight 800-meter freestyle victory By Paul Newberry, Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 Watch 6:30 U.S. women strike gold with dominating performances at Paris Olympics U.S. swimming star Katie Ledecky made a splash in her first finals of the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old finished the 1500 meter freestyle nearly half a pool length ahead of her competitors. It comes as the U.S. women's gymnastics team… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant, Eliot Barnhart
World Jul 31 Ledecky breaks her own Olympic record and wins gold in 1,500-meter freestyle Katie Ledecky romped to the seventh individual Olympic gold medal — she has one team gold in a relay — and 12th medal overall with a runaway victory in the 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday at the Paris Games. By Paul Newberry, Associated Press
Politics May 03 WATCH: Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, swimmer Katie Ledecky, others Biden said the recipients of the nation's highest civilian honor are “incredible people whose relentless curiosity, inventiveness, ingenuity and hope have kept faith in a better tomorrow.”… By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 Watch 5:07 Katie Ledecky makes swimming history with major world championship wins Katie Ledecky is already considered the greatest swimmer of this decade. This weekend, she made her claim for the greatest of all time, notching two new records at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, and surpassing Michael Phelps… By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow
Aug 17 Watch 8:30 Katie Ledecky on her Tokyo wins, mental health and gender equality in sports A seven-time Olympic gold medalist and record-breaking swimmer, 24-year-old Katie Ledecky is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes from the Tokyo games. She won the first-ever women’s 1500-meter freestyle, won gold in the 800-meter, and two more silver medals… Continue watching
Jul 28 Katie Ledecky wins 1st gold at Tokyo Olympics By Paul Newberry, Associated Press Katie Ledecky bounced back from the worst finish of her brilliant Olympic career to take the first-ever gold medal in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 9:24 At the pool with freestyle phenom Katie Ledecky By PBS News Hour Katie Ledecky was one of the most triumphant athletes of the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old swimmer overwhelmed her competition; in the 800-meter race, she finished nearly a pool length ahead of second place. Known for relentless training and humility, she… Continue watching
Aug 13 Olympic highlights from Day 7: Katie Ledecky beats 800m record By Andi Wang, Omar Etman Katie Ledecky beat the second-place finisher, Jazz Carlin from Great Britain, by 11.38 seconds. Continue reading
Aug 12 Olympic highlights from Day 6: Two Simones lead U.S. to gold By Joshua Barajas Simone Manuel became the first black woman to win an individual swimming event. And Simon Biles officially claimed her crown as the best gymnast in the world. Continue reading