Katie Ledecky wins gold over 1,500 meters at the World Championships

Katie Ledecky wins gold over 1,500 meters at the World Championships

The American swimming icon Katie Ledecky again secured the world championship title in Singapur Sixth victory marked in this discipline. With this incredible performance, Ledecky achieved her 22nd gold medal at the World championships 28 medals.

impressive performance and record hunting

After a quick start, the nine -time Olympic champion was on course to surpass her own world record from 2018 before she swam to the finish line with a time of 15: 26.44 minutes, which was, however, six seconds behind her best time. The Italian Simona Quadarella took second place with 15: 31.79 minutes, while the Australian Lani Pallister, who followed Ledecky closely at the beginning of the race, won third place with 15: 41.18 minutes.

a remarkable competition

"Lani started the race quickly," said Ledecky in her interview after the competition. "I knew she would start quickly, and I also wanted to start quickly, but in a comfortable rhythm to build up from there. (I'm) satisfied with the time and the competition." Ledecky showed up in outstanding form in front of the World Championships in Singapore, broke her own long -term record over 800 meters freestyle in May and achieved her second best time over 1,500 meters at the end of April.

favorite for the 1,500 meter final

The 28-year-old won the bronze medal behind the Canadian teenager Summer Mcintosh In 400-meter freestyle, however, was the clear favorite for the 1,500 meter final-a discipline that she dominated throughout her career. In the first half of the race, Ledecky was challenged by Pallister and was even three seconds before the world record pace before it was 2.35 seconds ahead at halftime.

an unforgettable race pleasure

Despite a slower second half of the race, Ledecky has remained undefeated in the 1,500-meter freestyle since her debut at the World Championships in 2013. In 2019 she had to withdraw from this competition due to illness and missed the World Championships last year to concentrate on the Olympic Games. "I love this race," added Ledecky. "This race was that I broke my first world record in 2013. You have many great competitions and memories over the years at the World Championships and I am glad that I can do that in Singapore."

records in swimming

As the most successful swimmer in history, Ledecky has now won a total of 42 medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships, including 31 gold medals.