Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
USA TODAY
Did Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 1500 free heat, highlights from Paris Olympics
By Casey L. Moore, USA TODAY,
3 hours ago
Katie Ledecky's dominance in the 1500-meter freestyle was on full display during Tuesday's preliminary heats.
Along with fellow American Katie Grimes, Ledecky competed in the third and final heat and easily qualified for Wednesday's finals by jumping out to an early lead that only got bigger and bigger over the duration of the race.
With her bronze medal in the 400 free Saturday, Ledecky now has 11 Olympic medals, and she could become the most decorated female Olympic swimmer of all-time at these Games. Jenny Thompson, Dara Torres, Natalie Coughlin and Emma McKeon are tied at the top with 12.
Katie Ledecky competes in the women’s 400-meter freestyle final during the Paris Olympics at Paris La Défense Arena on July 27, 2024. Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY Sports
Did Katie Ledecky qualify for the 1500 freestyle final?
Did she ever. Ledecky won the third heat with a time of 15:47.43, finishing nearly 20 seconds ahead of her closest competitor, Li Bingjie of China.
Paris Olympics women's 1500 freestyle heat results
The eight fastest swimmers from the three heats qualified for Wednesday's final. They are:
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
Comments / 0