Today’s Milestone: Katie Ledecky Breaks Gold Medal Records at Paris Olympics
Today’s Remarkable Record
Today, Katie Ledecky won her ninth gold medal, a watershed moment for female swimmers in Olympic history. In a thrilling race, she triumphed in the 800-meter freestyle event, finishing ahead of Australia’s Ariarne Titmus and Team USA's Paige Madden, who secured silver and bronze respectively.
Unprecedented Achievements
This victory brings Ledecky’s total to 14 Olympic medals, tying her with legendary Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for the most golds by any female Olympian ever. She has surpassed American swimmer Jenny Thompson's record for the most Olympic gold medals won by an American female swimmer. Today, Ledecky becomes the sixth athlete in Olympic history to win four golds in the same individual event.
Looking Back
- August 1: Ledecky contributed to a silver medal in the women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay.
- July 31: She claimed gold in the 1500-meter freestyle, setting a new Olympic record in the process.
- July 27: Ledecky secured a bronze medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle.
As of today, Katie Ledecky, an Olympic champion multiple times over, continues to redefine the boundaries of athletic excellence.
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