Katie Ledecky is one of the most decorated swimmers in Olympic history, excelling in freestyle events. She first captured attention at the 2012 London Olympics, winning gold in the 800m freestyle at just 15. In Rio 2016, she secured four golds and a silver, breaking world records in the 400m and 800m freestyle. At the Tokyo 2020 Games, she added two golds, including in the inaugural 1500m freestyle, and two silvers.
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ledecky claimed gold in the 800m freestyle for the fourth consecutive Games and set a new Olympic record in the 1500m freestyle, further cementing her legacy as one of swimming’s greatest athletes. She holds world records in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle and is the most decorated female swimmer in World Championships history
Get ready to make a splash! Following last year’s success, we’re thrilled to invite you to the Swim Open Tórshavn 2025, which will take place April 24-26, 2025, in the stunning Faroe Islands!
In this episode, Katie and Missy chat with Olympic gold medalist and Hungarian swimming star, Hubi Kós! They talk about the moment he realized he could win an Olympic gold medal, how his home country reacted to his big win, and the defining moment of his career. Plus, Hubi shares the movie he quotes the most, the biggest red flag about himself, and why training with Bob Bowman made the Olympics feel “easy.”
In this episode of Open Home we take you inside the luxurious, stunning home of one of Australia’s olympic swimming champions Grant Hackett and his wife Shar Hackett. Explore the Hackett family’s living space, including their beautiful custom lounge, cozy bedrooms, and incredible backyard and pool.
This year was a competition like we’ve never done before! From jaw-dropping swims to a crowd that brought the next level, every moment was unforgettable. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this event legendary.
A non-functioning radio, a delayed 911 call and an emergency alarm that took several attempts to turn on were some of the challenges that staff faced after an unconscious 14-year-old boy was discovered at the bottom of a city pool last year, an internal review says.
Despite several streets being opened in the Newcastle CBD area, the municipality is still warning residents about swimming in dams and rivers during heavy rainfall.
This, after a 19-year-old male drowned on Saturday after attempting to fish at the Nkanjaneni dam in Newcastle.
Washington brothers clinch trip to state swim, set Panthers school record
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