Make that eight-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky.
The 27-year-old tied Jenny Thompson for the most Olympic gold medals in women’s swimming history after taking home the 1,500-meter on Wednesday. She set an Olympic record time of 15:30.02 in her dominant win.
It was also her 12th medal overall, tying Thompson and Emma McKeon for the most in Olympic history for women’s swimming.
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### Ledecky Dominates Women’s 1500-Meter
Katie Ledecky showcased her dominance in the women’s 1500-meter event by securing her eighth Olympic gold medal and equaling the record for the most Olympic gold medals in women’s swimming history. Her achievement not only solidifies her as one of the greatest swimmers of all time but also highlights her unmatched skill and determination.
### Unprecedented Margin of Victory
Ledecky’s stellar performance in the 1,500-meter race was characterized by her remarkable lead right from the start. With a margin of victory exceeding 10 seconds, she left her competitors far behind, illustrating her unparalleled talent and exceptional endurance in long-distance swimming.
### Pursuit of Excellence
In addition to her Olympic success, Ledecky’s extensive record includes multiple world championships and a relentless pursuit of excellence in the sport of swimming. Her dedication and focus on achieving her goals have set her apart as a phenomenal athlete and a role model for aspiring swimmers worldwide.
### Continuing Legacy in Tokyo
As Ledecky prepares for the upcoming 800-meter freestyle event in Tokyo, the world eagerly anticipates witnessing another display of her exceptional skills and unwavering determination. With the potential to make history once again, Ledecky continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her extraordinary performances in the pool.
She also won the event in Tokyo in 2021 and is a five-time world champion in the event (2013, 2015, 2017, 2022, 2023).
Entering Wednesday, she had one medal in these games, taking home the bronze in the women’s 400m freestyle.
She has now medaled in all but one of her Olympic finals, finishing in fifth in the 200m free in 2021 (the bronze earlier this week was also her first non-gold or silver medal).
Ledecky will go for gold once again for the 800-meter freestyle, with prelims on Friday and the final on Saturday afternoon.
Katie Ledecky of United States is seen on the podium with her gold medal from the Women’s 800m Freestyle final on day seven of the Fukuoka 2023 World Aquatics Championships at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A on July 29, 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
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With a win, she’ll become the first woman to win nine gold medals in swimming. A win would also tie her with Mark Spitz for the second-most swimming golds in Olympic history, regardless of gender.
A medal in the event would also make her just one of two swimmers, male or female, to win 13 total medals at the Olympics (Michael Phelps won 28).
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