Katie Ledecky, the American swimmer, showed her pride in representing the United States at the Olympics. She won the 1,500-meter freestyle race in dominant fashion, tying the Olympic record with eight gold medals and 12 medals overall. Ledecky set a new Olympic record time at 15:30.02, winning the race by over 10 seconds.
After her victory, Ledecky expressed her gratitude for being able to represent her country. She mentioned how the women who set the standard in swimming inspired her from the beginning of her career. Ledecky thanked everyone who supported her throughout the years.
This gold medal was Ledecky’s second in the 2024 Olympics, following a bronze in the 400-meter freestyle. She now has the opportunity to break the overall mark set by Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres in the 800-meter freestyle. Thompson and Ledecky currently share the record for the most gold medals.
Ledecky shared that she was proud of her performance and the time she achieved in the race. She mentioned that during the competition, she thought about all the people who have trained with her, saying their names in her head and reflecting on their support.
The United States team has accumulated a total of 30 medals so far in the Olympics. As the competition continues, fans can follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for updates.
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