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Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast of all time, and she's one of the richest as well.

Simone Biles net worth: Breaking down star Olympian's career earnings, endorsement deals

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. The United States has become the first country to surpass the 3,000-Olympic medal barrier. This record tally includes both Summer and Winter Games and was helped Tuesday by Team USA’s historic performances in Paris in the pool, picking up four medals.

How is Team USA faring in the Olympics? Here's a medal count so far

The Spun

Katie Ledecky was already one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history, but she showed her dominance on Wednesday with another huge win in the 1500m freestyle event. Ledecky was so far ahead of her competition on Wednesday that the NBC broadcast had to zoom out to show nearly the entire ...

NBC Had To Change Its Camera Angle For Katie Ledecky's Race

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Ledecky's margin of victory in the 1500-meter freestyle final was shocking.

Wild Photo Shows Katie Ledecky With Another Laughably Big Lead in 1500M Final

Vogue Magazine

Katie Ledecky has just won the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle at the Aquatics Centre in Paris, collecting her eighth career Olympic gold. With her decisive victory over Anastasiya Kirpichnikova of France, in silver position, by a good 10 seconds, Ledecky now shares the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by an American woman in any sport. (Isabel Gose of Germany came in third.)

Katie Ledecky Has Just Matched the Record for Most Olympic Gold Medals Won by Any American Woman

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Katie Ledecky remained dominant in the pool and won her 12th medal at the Olympics in yet another blowout victory on Wednesday night in Paris. The ACC actually had the audacity to claim the former Stanford University athlete as its own in a grotesque display of stolen valor. She has not represented the Cardinal in […]
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ACC Claims Stolen Valor As Katie Ledecky’s Dominance Forces NBC To Change Camera Angle At Olympics

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The dominant American swimmer is undefeated in the 1,500-meter freestyle in her career, a trend that continued in Paris.

Katie Ledecky wins gold medal in 1,500-meter freestyle, sets Olympic record

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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United States swimming legend Katie Ledecky cruised to yet another Olympic gold medal on Wednesday. Ledecky won the women's 1500m final with a time of 15:30.02, breaking the previous Olympic record of 15:35.35. The 27-year-old captured her eighth gold and 12th Olympic medal overall.  More ...

Still Shot Of Katie Ledecky's Dominant Olympic Performance Goes Viral

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There are a number of exceptional American athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fans have already gotten to know heroes such as Lee Kiefer in fencing and Stephen Nedoroscik in men's gymnastics, while the highly anticipated appearances of track stars Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson will have to wait until later in the week.

How to watch Katie Ledecky at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Team USA's Katie Ledecky obliterated the Olympic record, and the competition, as she swam her way to the gold medal in the women's 1500m freestyle in Paris. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Katie Ledecky obliterates the competition for gold in 1500m

United States swimmer Katie Ledecky continues to add to her historic resume in the pool. Ledecky easily earned the gold medal in the 1500-meter freestyle final with a time of 15:30.02 on Wednesday. The time also set a new Olympic record, which Ledecky also set at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Olympics 2024: Katie Ledecky wins historic gold medal in 1500 meters; 12 medals tie most won by female swimmer

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Swimmer Katie Ledecky made U.S. history at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ledecky, who won her first gold medal at age 15 at the 2012 London Olympics, continues to dominate the sport at age 27. After winning bronze in the 400-meter freestyle in Paris, Ledecky entered the 1,500-meter freestyle final with 11 Olympic medals. Ledecky, a seven-time gold medalist, needed just one more top-of-the-podium finish to tie former Team USA swimmer Jenny Thompson's gold medal record (8). During the Olympic qualifying event for the 1,500-meter freestyle, Ledecky won the third heat nearly 20 seconds ahead of China's Li Bingjie, the second-place finisher. Just hours before hitting the pool for the final, she posted a simple message to fans.  1500 final tonight 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/iqRlKWirjq

Katie Ledecky Posts Three-Word Message Before Olympic History-Making 1500 Final

Katie Ledecky competed in the prelims for the 1500-meter freestyle, and her dominance in the event was on full display.

Did Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 1500 free heat, highlights from Paris Olympics

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Katie Ledecky did what she does best.

The seven-time Olympic gold medalist put on a show Tuesday morning by dominating the 1500-meter freestyle swimming heat with her time of 15:47.43, finishing 17.83 seconds ahead of China’s Li Bingjie.

Ledecky already has the world and Olympic record in the event and has never lost in the 1500-meter freestyle, according to USA Today.





If Tuesday’s heat is any indication, Ledecky seems poised to win the event for the second straight Olympics.

Ariarne Titmus addresses Olympics pre-race controversy with Katie Ledecky

Ledecky overwhelmed the competition so much that no other competitor could be seen while she completed her...

Katie Ledecky completely dominates 1500-meter freestyle at Paris Olympics in pursuit of history

Those who cheer for the red, white, and blue have been treated to two of the greatest swimmers to ever grace an Olympic pool. Over the course of five Olympics from 2000 to 2016, Michael Phelps dominated in the water. The American male swimmer put together record-breaking performance after performance, racking up a plethora of golf medals in the process. He broke out at the 2004 Olympics in Athens and concluded his exceptional career with another stellar showing in 2016 at the Rio Olympics.

Katie Ledecky medals vs. Michael Phelps: How current Olympics pace compares to GOAT's all-time record

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Although disappointing, the loss doesn’t necessarily spell doom for Team USA, since Serbia has the top-ranked men’s 3x3 team in the world.

Jimmer Fredette, Team USA lose Olympic debut to Serbia

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Katie Ledecky margin of victory memes, explained: Why USA swimmer always goes viral after big Olympic wins

In the majority of swimming races, there are eight racers swimming at a time. It makes for an entertaining few minutes in the pool as they...

Katie Ledecky margin of victory memes, explained: Why USA swimmer always goes viral after big Olympic wins

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