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Ledecky Extends 800m Freestyle Reign as U.S. Mixed Relay Shatters World Mark

Her seventh 800m victory follows the U.S. squad’s mixed freestyle relay record, spurring Phelps and Lochte to call for a program overhaul at USA Swimming.

Katie Ledecky, exultante, en un final a toda orquesta
Ledecky celebra su fantástica victoria en los 800 metros libres del Mundial de Singapur.
SINGAPORE (Singapore), 02/08/2025.- Katie Ledecky of USA celebrates after winning in the Women's 800m Freestyle Swimming finals at the World Aquatics Championships Singapore 2025 in Singapore, 02 August 2025. (800 metros, Singapur) EFE/EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL
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Overview

  • Katie Ledecky clocked 8:05.62 to claim her seventh world title in the 800m freestyle, marking the third-fastest time ever and extending her unbeaten streak in the event since 2012.
  • With this win, Ledecky raised her world championship gold total to 23, moving closer to Michael Phelps’s all-time meet record.
  • Australia’s Lani Pallister touched second in 8:05.98 while Canada’s Summer McIntosh led at 700m before fading to bronze in 8:07.29.
  • Earlier on Saturday, the U.S. mixed 4×100m freestyle relay team set a new world record of 3:18.48, securing the Americans’ eighth gold at these championships.
  • Swimming icons Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte publicly shared calls for a “renewal” of USA Swimming’s program after mixed relay and individual results fell short of historic standards.