American swimmer Katie Ledecky makes history in the 800-meter race
New York: (Web Desk) American swimmer Katie Ledecky won her seventh world championship title with a brilliant performance in the women’s 800-meter freestyle competition.
The 28-year-old Ledecky completed the competition in 8 minutes and 5.62 seconds, while Australia’s Lani Pallister fought back to win the silver medal with a time of 8:05:98, while Canada’s rising swimmer Summer McIntosh finished in third place with a time of 8:07:29.
After the competition, Ledecky expressed her feelings and said that I am really happy, this is the fastest competition in my career at the World Championships.
She added that this season has been amazing and I knew that whatever the result, I would be satisfied, this thought keeps me free from pressure and I am able to enjoy the competition.
