Current:Home > InvestDid Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 400 free, highlights from Paris Olympics -Wealth Nexus Pro
Did Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 400 free, highlights from Paris Olympics
View
Date:2025-04-21 13:24:40
Editor's note:Follow the latestOlympics live results, medal count and updates for Saturday, July 27.
Katie Ledecky already has seven Olympic gold medals in swimming. But she's not done yet.
Ledecky, 27, could become the most decorated female Olympic swimmer of all time at the 2024 Paris Games as she competes in four different events: the 400-, 800- and 1,500-meter freestyle, and the 4x200 freestyle relay. With a total of 10 Olympic medals in the pool, Ledecky is just two behind the record held by Jenny Thompson, Dara Torres and Natalie Coughlin.
And if she can win three of those events, she'll break former Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina's overall women's record of nine Olympic golds.
First up is the women's 400-meter freestyle.
2024 Olympic medals: Who is leading the medal count? Follow along as we track the medals for every sport.
Get Olympics updates in your texts! Join USA TODAY Sports' WhatsApp Channel
Did Katie Ledecky qualify for the 400 freestyle final?
In her qualifying heat, Ledecky won her heat with a time of 4:02:19 and will go for the gold in the event final later today.
Swimming alongside her top rival in the event, Australian Ariarne Titmus, Ledecky swam a consistent race as Titmus pulled out to an early lead. But Ledecky outkicked her over the final 50 meters to pull out the win by 0.1 seconds.
The USA's Paige Madden also qualified for the final by swimming the sixth-fastest time in her heat.
The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
When is the women's 400 freestyle final?
Katie Ledecky won't have much time to relax before she swims for her first gold medal in Paris. The final of the women's 400 freestyle will be held later today.
The top eight swimmers from the qualifying round will battle in the final, which is scheduled for 2:55 p.m. ET (8:55 p.m. in Paris).
Katie Ledecky 400 free results at the Olympics
- 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Gold (world record, 3:56:46)
- 2020 Tokyo: Silver (3:57:36)
veryGood! (59)
Related
- Sonya Massey's father decries possible release of former deputy charged with her death
- NBA players express concern for ex-player Kyle Singler after social media post
- NBA players express concern for ex-player Kyle Singler after social media post
- Kathy Bates likes 'not having breasts' after her cancer battle: 'They were like 10 pounds'
- 'No Good Deed': Who's the killer in the Netflix comedy? And will there be a Season 2?
- 2025 NFL mock draft: QBs Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward crack top five
- Alexandra Daddario shares first postpartum photo of baby: 'Women's bodies are amazing'
- Darren Criss on why playing a robot in 'Maybe Happy Ending' makes him want to cry
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- Suspect in deadly 2023 Atlanta shooting is deemed not competent to stand trial
Ranking
- Could Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft reunite? Maybe in Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class
- Prosecutor failed to show that Musk’s $1M-a-day sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, judge says
- Sydney Sweeney Slams Women Empowerment in the Industry as Being Fake
- McDonald's Version: New Bestie Bundle meals celebrate Swiftie friendship bracelets
- Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
- Gisele Bündchen Makes First Major Appearance Since Pregnancy
- Surfer Bethany Hamilton Makes Masked Singer Debut After 3-Year-Old Nephew’s Tragic Death
- College Football Fix podcast addresses curious CFP rankings and previews Week 12
Recommendation
Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
Best fits for Corbin Burnes: 6 teams that could match up with Cy Young winner
DWTS’ Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran Prove They're Closer Than Ever Amid Romance Rumors
Walmart Planned to Remove Oven Before 19-Year-Old Employee's Death
Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas says he was detained in airport over being ‘disoriented’
Lady Gaga Joins Wednesday Season 2 With Jenna Ortega, So Prepare to Have a Monster Ball
Missouri prosecutor says he won’t charge Nelly after an August drug arrest