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USA’s Ledecky wins 800m freestyle for historic 9th gold

It was Ledecky’s second gold medal in Paris and ninth of her remarkable career, which marked another milestone

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USA’s Katie Ledecky celebrates with her 800m freestyle gold medal on Saturday. Pic/AFP

USA’s Katie Ledecky celebrates with her 800m freestyle gold medal on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Katie Ledecky capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-metre freestyle. It was Ledecky’s second gold medal in Paris and ninth of her remarkable career, which marked another milestone.

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