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Katie Ledecky is going for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 800-meter freestyle, her final event at the 2024 Paris Games.

Did Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 800 freestyle

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Katie Ledecky is now the most decorated U.S. female athlete in Olympic history. The 27-year-old D.C.-area native broke records at La Défense Arena in Paris on Thursday after earning her 13th Olympic medal during the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay. This is the swimmer's fourth silver medal. She also holds eight gold medals, tying her with American swimmer Jenny Thompson, and one bronze.Team USA finished second behind Australia, which was favored to win the gold medal. China came in third for bronze.The last time the U.S. women's team won gold in this event was during the 2016 Rio Games. They came...

Katie Ledecky, Team USA win silver in 4 x 200m freestyle

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Katie Ledecky became the most decorated woman in U.S. Olympic history on Thursday after she claimed her 13th medal at the 4x200m freestyle relay race. “I try not to think about history very much. I know those names, those people I’m up with. They’re people I looked up to when I first started swimming. So it’s an honor to be named among them. I’m grateful for them inspiring me. There are so many great swimmers that have helped me get to this moment,” Ledecky said after winning gold in the women’s 1500m freestyle, according to NBC. Ledecky has won three medals at the Paris Olympics, one gold as mentioned, one bronze in the women’s 400m freestyle race and a silver in the 4x200m freestyle relay. Ledecky has won eight gold medals, her first at 15, four silvers and one bronze. Ledecky is only second to Michael Phelps in gold medals among U.S. athletes. Read it at NBC WashingtonRead more at The Daily Beast.

Katie Ledecky Becomes Most Decorated U.S. Female Athlete

Los Angeles Times

Katie Ledecky embraces expectations to dominate the 1,500-meter freestyle race, but she says it isn't easy. She celebrated winning the race Wednesday.

Katie Ledecky shatters Olympic record, winning gold by an absurd margin

Like most of Olympics star Katie Ledecky’s performances in the 1,500-meter freestyle, Wednesday’s final was pretty much over before it started. Ledecky established an early lead and steadily lengthened it, the race falling into place the way the rest of her medal performances in distance swimming have done: Ledecky making turns eight or nine meters before anyone else, so far ahead that she appears to be swimming a different race.

Katie Ledecky Reveals Decision on Swimming in 2028 Olympics

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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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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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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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The school reached an agreement with NCAA enforcement staff on the negotiated punishment

Kentucky will vacate wins as NCAA investigation finds football players received 'impermissible benefits'

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Simpson's Heisman Trophy one of the items up for bid

O.J. Simpson's estate forced to auction off valuable items to help pay off $117 million debt to Goldman family

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Katie Ledecky now stands alone as the most decorated American female swimmer in Olympic history following Team USA's silver medal in the women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay.

Katie Ledecky Earns Record Olympic Medal In USA Relay Race

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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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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

LCM (50 meters) Prelims Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6. Finals Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6. The swimming portion of the Olympics is beginning to wind down, as we don’t have too many events left. This morning will feature heats of 4 events: the men’s 100 fly, women’s 200 IM, women’s 800 freestyle, and mixed 4×100 medley relay. Despite the 800 free, the session is only projected to last a little over an hour.

2024 Paris Olympics: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

Plus, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is looking to claim her second gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles

2024 Olympics track & field schedule: Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson among Team USA athletes seeking gold

UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers is signing an NIL deal with the new Unrivaled Basketball League, Shams Charania reported Thursday. She is expected to play for both the WNBA and Unrivaled when she graduates. Unrivaled will debut January 2025 in Miami. Bueckers is playing one more college basketball season...

Paige Bueckers signs with Unrivaled Basketball: UConn star is first NCAA athlete to receive equity in league

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Katie Ledecky took home her 13th Olympic medal on Thursday, becoming the first female swimmer ever to reach that mark and just the second swimmer overall.

Katie Ledecky wins record-breaking 13th Olympic medal in women's 4x200M freestyle relay

The NFL kickoff will be undergoing a dramatic change for the 2024 season. CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has reported that the NFL's 32 owners officially approved the new kickoff proposal at the Annual League Meeting in March. It looked like the owners were originally going to vote on the rule earlier, but several were apprehensive about making such a dramatic change to the NFL rule book. The NFL decided to hold off for 24 hours before voting on the kickoff rule and delaying the vote ended up working.

NFL owners approve wild new kickoff rule for 2024: Here's everything you need to know about one-year trial run

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2024 Paris Olympics schedule: Start time, where to watch Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel go for gold on Day 7

The United States currently leads the Paris Olympics with 37 medals, and they'll look to keep the ball rolling as the action continues Friday. Day 7...

2024 Paris Olympics schedule: Start time, where to watch Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel go for gold on Day 7

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