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sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky Set for 800m Freestyle Showdown at 2025 World Championships

Katie Ledecky, the all-time great swimmer with multiple Olympic golds, faces a significant challenge from Canadian teen Summer McIntosh in the 800-meter freestyle at the swimming world championships, marking a potential generational rivalry and a preview of future Olympic battles.

via NBC News|

#800-meter-freestyle #katie-ledecky #olympics

sports1 year ago•0 min saved

"Summer McIntosh Shatters Katie Ledecky's 13-Year 800m Freestyle Dominance"

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh ended Katie Ledecky's 13-year unbeaten streak in the 800-meter freestyle final, finishing almost six seconds ahead of the defending Olympic champion at a meet in Orlando. McIntosh set a new Canadian record time of 8 minutes, 11.39 seconds, while Ledecky finished in 8:17:12.

via Newsday|

#800-meter-freestyle #canadian-record #katie-ledecky