US EditionKatie Ledecky Wins 800m Freestyle Gold at World Aquatics Championships, Defeating Rival Summer McIntosh
SINGAPORE, AUG 2 – Katie Ledecky won her seventh world title in the 800m freestyle, while Summer McIntosh earned bronze, ending her bid for a fifth individual title at the championships.
- On August 2, 2025, Katie Ledecky secured the gold medal in the women's 800-metre freestyle during the World Aquatics Championships held in Singapore, with Summer McIntosh earning the bronze.
- McIntosh sought a fourth consecutive gold and to match Michael Phelps's record of five individual titles but was overtaken by Ledecky after briefly leading near the finish.
- Ledecky surged in the last 50 metres to win in 8:05.62, with Australian Lani Pallister a close second at 8:05.98 and McIntosh touching 1.67 seconds behind Ledecky at 8:07.29.
- Ledecky said she felt little pressure before the race, calling it "a really great season," and that she took the pressure off to enjoy the moment.
- Canada earned seven medals at the championships, six in swimming and one in diving, reflecting the nation's growing presence on the world stage.
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Katie Ledecky wins the most spectacular swim race over 800 meters freestyle at the World Cup in Singapore – because she trusts herself on the last tracks.
There was no check on the queen at the Singapore Swimming World Cup. U.S. legend Katie Ledecky continues to be the boss of the long distances in the pool by imposing herself on an epic 800 meter free final and adding her seventh world title to this test.
Ledecky reigns over McIntosh
Katie Ledecky beat Summer McIntosh to win an epic 800m freestyle world title in Singapore on Saturday as the record-breaking United States hit back at their critics. On a Super Saturday for the embattled Americans, who have been struggling with illness in Singapore, Ledecky won her seventh career world gold in the event she has made her own. But the legendary American was challenged like never before, touching the wall in a championship-record 8…
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