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Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh Destined for 800 Free Showdown at World Championships

For the first time since bursting onto the international scene, Ledecky will be under threat in her specialty when she dives into the pool in Singapore.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27, 2025

US swimmers battling outbreak of ‘acute gastroenteritis’ at world championships

Several American swimmers were sidelined by a gastroenteritis outbreak as the world championships opened in Singapore

The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2025

USA Swimming Seeks to Overcome Stomach Bug, Fierce Competition at 2025 World Championships

After mixed results at last summer’s Paris Olympics, the American contingent will hope to make a stronger impression over the next week in Singapore.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26, 2025

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Summer McIntosh v Katie Ledecky: a generational duel set to define the world championships

Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky will collide in a blockbuster 800m freestyle final that headlines a world swimming championships packed with intrigue, rising stars and record threats

The Guardian - US · Jul 26, 2025

Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh Destined for 800 Free Showdown at World Championships

For the first time since bursting onto the international scene, Ledecky will be under threat in her specialty when she dives into the pool in Singapore.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 24, 2025

12-year-old Yu Zidi of China takes stunning times to the world swimming championships

Yu Zidi of China is only 12 years old and has qualified for the world swimming championships in Singapore

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

14-time Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky encourages Gen Z grads to set goals—but don’t always expect to achieve them: ‘You don’t have to win the race’

The world-record-holding swimming star warned Gen Z grads that focusing too much on beating others can actually backfire.

Fortune · Jun 25, 2025

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SI:AM | Jets-Blues Was As Dramatic As a Game 7 Can Be

An improbable comeback propels Jets past the Blues.

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2025

Even After Unparalleled Success, Katie Ledecky Is Still Chasing History

The 28-year-old just broke her own 800-meter freestyle world record at the Tyr Pro Series swim meet. And with the world championships and Olympics up ahead, she's not slowing down.

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2025

Ledecky and Walsh set swimming world records in Florida

Katie Ledecky and Gretchen Walsh set swimming world records in Florida. Walsh actually set world records on two occasions.

The Sports Daily · May 4, 2025

Katie Ledecky breaks own world record in stunning swim nine years after last setting mark

The nine-time Olympic gold medallist continued her resurgence with a remarkable swim

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

Katie Ledecky Turns Back Clock With World Record Nearly a Decade in the Making

The 28-year-old is still at the top of her game after the Paris Olympics, posting some of the fastest times of her career in the leadup to the world championships.

Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2025

Katie Ledecky smashes her longstanding 800m freestyle world record

Katie Ledecky broke new ground once again on Saturday, shattering her own world record in the 800m freestyle with a time of 8min 4.12sec

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2025

Popular Female Athletes from Around the World Worth Watching

Explore the achievements and impact of popular female athletes who are making waves globally. This informative piece highlights their contributions across various sports disciplines.

inkl · Mar 27, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2024

How Bobby Finke Salvaged a Disappointing Olympics for U.S. Men’s Swimming

With Team USA staring down its first Olympic shutout in 120 years, the mild-mannered Florida grad deployed a bold strategy to claim the top spot on the podium.

Olympic Swimmer Katie Ledecky Aims To Inspire More Young Swimmers

Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky advocates for promoting swimming among girls for health benefits and drowning prevention.

Multichannel News · Sep 3, 2024

Women in the Game 2024: Boom Times Bring More Representation to Women in Sports

This year’s list of influential women hope 2024’s surge will lead to true industry parity

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2024

A new campaign aims to tackle period stigma to keep girls and women playing sports

Sport stars like Simone Biles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Katie Ledecky dazzled fans at the recent Paris Olympic Games with their performances. But off the pitch, many athletes also used the Olympics to draw attention to deeply entrenched inequities and challenges facing girls and women in sport, such as body confidence…

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Marie Claire · Aug 16, 2024

32 of the Wildest Moments in Olympic History

Huge upsets, last-minute injuries, and (in one case) an actual fistfight.

The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2024

Team USA’s Paris 2024 Olympic highlights: Huske’s haul to LeBron in the clutch

After a thrilling spectacle in France, our writers give their verdicts on the Americans’ performance, and look forward to LA 2028

Katie Ledecky Becomes Most Decorated American Female Olympian

Katie Ledecky, the most decorated American female Olympian, aims for more Olympic success in 2028 after a memorable experience in Paris.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2024

Katie Ledecky surprises Stanford friend Albane Valenzuela at Paris Olympics

The pair of Stanford alums first met at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and became close friends.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

How to recreate the best Paris Olympics moments with retro video games

Lace up your simulators and waggle your joystick for gold, from Mario racing Sonic in the 200m freestyle or pole vaulting on a PlayStation

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2024

Katie Ledecky Has Emotional Reaction to Being Named Flag Bearer For Closing Ceremony

The swimmer is the most decorated female American Olympian in history.

Katie Ledecky To Be Flag Bearer At 2024 Paris Olympics

Katie Ledecky, the most decorated woman in American Olympics history, chosen as flag bearer for 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.

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