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Ledecky Claims Sixth 1,500m Freestyle Title at World Aquatics Championships

Her victory moved her career world championship gold tally to 22, four behind Michael Phelps’s record.

Regan Smith of the United States, top, Kylie Masse of Canada and Taylor Ruck of Canada compete in the women's 100m backstroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Ledecky finished five seconds clear of second-placed Simona Quadarella in the 1,500m freestyle final.
Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Women 1500m Freestyle Final - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - July 29, 2025 Katie Ledecky of the U.S. in action during the final REUTERS/Marko Djurica
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Overview

  • Katie Ledecky won the women’s 1,500m freestyle in 15:26.44 for her sixth world title in the event.
  • She led at world-record pace through the first 1,000 meters before registering the fifth-fastest 1,500m time in history.
  • Kaylee McKeown powered home in 57.16 to claim the women’s 100m backstroke, narrowly out-touching Regan Smith.
  • David Popovici surged to a 1:43.53 win in the men’s 200m freestyle, overtaking Luke Hobson on the final lap.
  • Germany’s Anna Elendt upset defending champion Tang Qianting with a 1:05.19 gold in the women’s 100m breaststroke, and South Africa’s Pieter Coetze claimed the men’s 100m backstroke title in 51.85.