During the women's 400-meter freestyle race at the Olympics, US swimmer Katie Ledecky faced tough competition from Australian Ariarne Titmus and Canadian Summer McIntosh. Despite the roaring crowd, Ledecky was unable to catch up to her rivals, acknowledging their strong performances.
Ledecky expressed admiration for the field, recognizing the excellent races put forth by Titmus and McIntosh. While she acknowledged that she hadn't analyzed the race in detail, she commended her competitors for their performances and expressed excitement for the upcoming events.
Following the race, Ledecky reflected on the desire for faster times, a sentiment shared by the top three finishers. Despite this, Ledecky remains optimistic as she looks ahead to her strongest events, the 800-meter freestyle, and the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Looking forward to the rest of the week, Ledecky emphasized taking each session as it comes and maintaining a positive attitude. With two more races ahead, she is focused on enjoying the experience and giving her best effort.