Katie Ledecky from the USA Takes Gold in 1,500-meter Freestyle, Secures 12th Olympic Medal in Women’s Swimming

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<p> <span class="embed__icon"><br /> <svg viewbox="0 0 32 32" aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#icon-video"/></svg></span></p> <p> <span class="embed__headline">Here Comes the Sun: Katie Ledecky and more</span></p> <p> <span class="embed__video-duration">21:26</span></p> </figcaption></figure> <section class="content__body"> <h2>A Historic Victory for Katie Ledecky at Paris Olympics</h2> <p>American swimming sensation Katie Ledecky secured her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics in the 1,500-meter freestyle event. This victory marked her 12th Olympic medal in women’s swimming, equaling a record with her outstanding performance.</p> <p>Ledecky was a clear favorite in the event and dominated the race, finishing in an Olympic record time of 15:30.02, surpassing her previous mark set in Tokyo. Her remarkable lead of over 10 seconds ahead of her competitors solidified her status as a swimming icon.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Record-Equalling Achievement</h2> <p>At 27 years old, Ledecky’s victory places her alongside U.S. legend Jenny Thompson, both now holding eight gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze in women’s swimming. Notable swimmers like Dara Torres, Natalie Coughlin, and Emma McKeon have also achieved 12 total Olympic medals in women’s swimming.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ledecky’s triumph follows the recent success of the U.S. men’s team, who secured a gold medal in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay, showcasing American dominance in the pool.</p> <p>Earlier, Ledecky clinched a bronze in the women’s 400-meter freestyle, displaying her versatility and competitive spirit throughout the Olympic Games.</p> <div> <div style="min-height:830px" id="datawrapper-vis-cQK4Y"></div> </p></div> <p><em>This is a developing story and will be updated.</em></p> </section> </div><div class='jnews_inline_related_post_wrapper right half'> <div class='jnews_inline_related_post'> <div class="jeg_postblock_28 jeg_postblock jeg_module_hook jeg_pagination_disable jeg_col_1o3 jnews_module_5482_0_66e8965a360bb " data-unique="jnews_module_5482_0_66e8965a360bb"> <div class="jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_9 jeg_subcat_right"> <h3 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