American Katie Ledecky wins third straight Olympic 800-meter freestyle title
U.S. star Katie Ledecky stormed to her third straight Olympic 800-meter freestyle title Saturday with a dominant swim to bank her fourth Tokyo medal. The 24-year-old touched in 8:12.57 to outpace Australian archrival Ariarne Titmus, who clocked a personal best 8:13.83 to earn silver ahead ...
China shocks Australia and U.S. in record-breaking women's 4x200-meter relay
It is the first time neither Australia nor the U.S. have won gold since the event was introduced in 1996.
What to watch on Day 5 of the Tokyo Olympics
Another showdown between a pair of stars in the pool and a much-anticipated debut for Samurai Japan in baseball highlight another busy day in Tokyo.
Ecstatic coach of Australia's Ariarne Titmus goes viral with medal-worthy celebrations
Coach Dean Boxall leaped in the air, tore off his mask and screamed ecstatically, headbanging with his surfer-like hair tumbling around him.
The American was 0.66 seconds ahead at the halfway point but Titmus grabbed the lead at the 350-meter mark and never looked back.
Five events and 6,000 meters in the pool: Katie Ledecky ready for busy Olympics
The U.S. swimmer, who has been among the most dominant athletes in any sport in recent memory, has a schedule at the Games that could leave you gasping for air just thinking about it.
U.S. swimmers say decision to ban fans in Tokyo will not have impact on performance
Caeleb Dressel said retired swimming great Michael Phelps counseled the current crop of U.S. Olympians to focus on things they could control and that he was taking that advice.
Caeleb Dressel flies to second Tokyo berth as Katie Ledecky locks up 800-meter free at U.S. trials
World record-holder Caeleb Dressel will try to add 100-meter butterfly Olympic gold to his two world titles after a victory Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
Katie Ledecky books Tokyo spot as newcomers make waves at U.S. trials
Ledecky was close to her world record pace at the 200 mark on Monday, but settled for a comfortable win in 4:01.27.
The five-time Olympic champion doesn't believe that restrictions caused by the pandemic will result in subpar performances at the Summer Olympics.
Olympic swimming star Katie Ledecky staying focused amid pandemic
The 15-time freestyle world champion is ready to make adjustments ahead of next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics.
Olympic champ Katie Ledecky inspired by Rikako Ikee's positivity amid cancer fight
Ledecky said she came to know the 20-year-old Ikee through competing against her and is delighted to see the progress she has made on her path to recovery.
