Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Ledecky Wins 800m Freestyle at World Championships, US Team Dominates
Katie Ledecky, a star swimmer, won the 800-meter freestyle race at the World Championships.
She beat her competitors, including Summer McIntosh, with a record-breaking time.
Another American swimmer, Gretchen Walsh, also won in the 50-meter butterfly, and the American team set a new record in the mixed relay race.
Despite some health issues, the American team performed well, leading in the medal count.
Katie Ledecky won the 800m freestyle at the World Championships in Singapore.
Ledecky finished with a time of 8:05.62, a championship record.
Summer McIntosh of Canada came in third place.
Gretchen Walsh won the 50m butterfly, completing a butterfly double.
The United States won the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay, setting a world record.
- Who
- Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh
- What
- Katie Ledecky won the 800m freestyle.
- When
- August 2nd
- Where
- Singapore
- Why
- Not applicable
- Athlete
- Katie Ledecky
- Event
- 800m Freestyle
- Winning Time
- 8:05.62
- Location
- Singapore
- Other Winner
- Gretchen Walsh (50m Butterfly)
Sources
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