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Katie Ledecky extends record medal haul at swimming worlds to 21

American swimmer Katie Ledecky claimed her 18th gold medal at world championships — in the women’s 4x200 freestyle relay final — to extend her record haul of medals to 21

The Hindu

Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky have unusual advantages as swimmers. We should ban them, right?

When it comes to who competes in which sport, and against whom, it may be time to redefine what’s meant by fairness and inclusion.

Crikey

Ledecky Becomes Most-Decorated Woman in World Champs History

The 25-year-old won her historic medal as a part of the 800-meter freestyle relay.

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Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds

Budapest (AFP) - A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals of the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.

AFP

Romanian Popovici, 17, wins men's 200m freestyle world title

Budapest (AFP) - A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals in the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.

AFP

As teenagers make noise at the pool, veterans save energy

Budapest (AFP) - While many old hands conserved energy on a relaxed Sunday morning of heats at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest, several teenagers were prepared to roil the waters.

AFP

Marchand scorches to medley world title in pursuit of Phelps

Budapest (AFP) - While American Katie Ledecky and Australian Elijah Winnington gained redemption for Tokyo Olympic disappointment, young Frenchman Leon Marchand made clear he had Paris on his mind after a scorching medley on the first evening of the World Swimming Championships Saturday in Budapest.

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Redemption for Ledecky and Winnington with 400m freestyle gold at worlds

Budapest (AFP) - American Katie Ledecky and Australian Elijah Winnington gained early redemption for Olympic 400m freestyle disappointments on the first evening of the World Swimming Championships Saturday in Budapest.

AFP

Ledecky lays down an early marker at world swimming championships

Budapest (AFP) - While other stars conserved their energy on the opening morning of the World Swimming Championships in Budapest on Saturday, Katie Ledecky made a statement in her first qualifying swim.

AFP

Dressel and Ledecky give Swimming World Championships golden lustre

Budapest (AFP) - After three years in turbulent waters, swimming starts to regain some stability with an extra edition of its long-course world championships in Budapest starting on Saturday.

AFP

Australia seek to rediscover post-Olympic momentum at world swim titles

The meet in Budapest provides the Dolphins with the opportunity to begin the next Olympic cycle in the best way possible

The Guardian - AU

Titmus manages duel, eyes fun Comm Games

Ariarne Titmus admits her running battle with Katie Ledecky is one that needs managing as she instead looks to enjoy another Commonwealth Games campaign.

AAP

Titmus smashes Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record

Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) - Ariarne Titmus smashed American great Katie Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record at the Australian championships Sunday, touching in 3mins 56.40secs to reinforce her dominant status after a breakout Tokyo Olympics.

AFP

Titmus goes close to 200m free world record as McKeown fires

Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) - Ariarne Titmus narrowly missed the world record in a sizzling 200m freestyle swim at the Australian championships on Friday as fellow Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown took out the 100m backstroke crown.

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Dean Boxall and Ariarne Titmus team up again for the 2022 Australian Swimming Championships. Are they the best duo in sport?

Dean Boxall went viral at the Beijing Olympics for his insane celebration of Ariarne Titmus's gold medal swim. But beyond the memes, he's a brilliant swimming coach and motivator.

AFP

Ledecky, Dressel close USA Swimming's World trials with wins

Washington (AFP) - Katie Ledecky closed USA Swimming's World Championship trials with a fourth victory on Saturday, producing yet another dominant win in the 1,500m freestyle.

AFP

King completes breaststroke sweep at US world meet trials

Washington (AFP) - World record-holder Lilly King clocked 1min 05.67sec to win the 100m breaststroke on Friday and complete a sweep at USA Swimming's World Championship trials in North Carolina.

AFP

Ledecky dominates in 200m free at US world championship trials

Washington (AFP) - US freestyle great Katie Ledecky punched her ticket to a second individual event at the 2022 World Championships with a dominant 200m freestyle victory at the US trials on Wednesday.

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'Duel in the Pool' to pit Ledecky v Titmus as swim superpowers clash

Sydney (AFP) - Swimming superpowers Australia and the United States will clash in a "Duel in the Pool" with Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky renewing their Olympic rivalry, it was announced Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Critics accuse trans swimming star Lia Thomas of having an unfair advantage. The data tells a different story

The NCAA champion has sparked controversy and become a hate figure among conservatives, but statistics show little evidence that she performed any differently to other women, Io Dodds reports

AFP

Litherland wins Pro Swim 400 IM as Marchand disqualified

Los Angeles (AFP) - Rising French star Leon Marchand's stellar performance in the 400m individual medley at the San Antonio Pro Swim ended in disappointment on Thursday when he was disqualified for an illegal turn.

The Independent UK

Critics accuse trans swimming star Lia Thomas of having an unfair advantage. The data tells a different story

The NCAA champion has sparked controversy and become a hate figure among conservatives, but statistics show little evidence that she performed any differently to other women, Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK

Critics accuse trans swimming star Lia Thomas of having an unfair advantage. The data tells a different story

The NCAA champion has sparked controversy and become a hate figure among conservatives, but statistics show little evidence that she performed any differently to other women, Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK

Critics accuse trans swimming star Lia Thomas of having an unfair advantage. The data tells a different story

The NCAA champion has sparked controversy and become a hate figure among conservatives, but statistics show little evidence that she performed any differently to other women, Io Dodds reports

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Celebrating Women’s History Month Through Iconic Sports Illustrated Photos

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some of Sports Illustrated’s best photos of iconic women athletes throughout the years.

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