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Katie Ledecky Delivers Second-Fastest 1,500m Freestyle in History

The nine-time Olympic gold medalist reasserts her dominance with a commanding 15:24.51 swim at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 800m Freestyle Final - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 03, 2024. Katie Ledecky of United States in action. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 800m Freestyle Final - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 03, 2024. Katie Ledecky of United States reacts after winning the race. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo
Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 800m Freestyle Victory Ceremony - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 03, 2024. Gold medallist Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates on the podium after winning. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
Paris Olympic hero Leon Marchand of France competes in the 400m freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Overview

  • Katie Ledecky clocked 15:24.51 in the 1,500m freestyle, her fastest time since setting the world record of 15:20.48 in 2018.
  • Her performance at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale ranks as the second-fastest 1,500m freestyle in history.
  • Ledecky defeated runner-up Jillian Cox by nearly 40 seconds, showcasing her continued dominance in distance swimming.
  • She owns the 22 fastest times in the women's 1,500m freestyle and has remained unbeaten in the event since 2010.
  • With this performance, Ledecky is seen as the favorite for the 2025 World Championships in Singapore and is targeting a fourth Olympic appearance at Los Angeles 2028.