Katie Ledecky, 15, makes big splash with Olympic gold medal in 800 meters
Adlington started as favourite, but the unknown 15-year-old American Katie Ledecky monstered the field in the 800m freestyle. The crowd willed Adlington on to little effect, as she slipped from second to third. It was a second
American 15-year-old Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle at the London Olympics on Friday.
Ledecky is the youngest member of the U.S. swim team and nearly had a world record.
LONDON (AP) – American 15-year-old Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle at the London Olympics on Friday. The youngest member of the U.S. swim team narrowly missed a world record in the grueling race, falling off pace on the last lap and finishing
LONDON — American 15-year-old Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle at the London Olympics on Friday. The youngest member of the U.S. swim team narrowly missed a world record in the grueling race, falling off
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