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Katie Ledecky Extends Dominance in 1500-Meter Freestyle at World Championships

Katie Ledecky Extends Dominance in 1500-Meter Freestyle at World Championships
American swimmer Katie Ledecky celebrates after winning the final of the women's 1500m freestyle swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, west of Paris on July 31, 2024. Sebastien Bozon/ AFP via Getty Images
Haika Mrema
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Katie Ledecky added another title to her storied career Tuesday, winning gold in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships. She finished with a time of 15 minutes and 26.44 seconds, marking the fifth-fastest performance in history and reaffirming her unmatched status in the distance event.

Italy’s Simona Quadarella earned silver in 15:31.79, setting a new European record, while Australia’s Lani Pallister took bronze in 15:41.18. The fast-paced final saw Ledecky leading from the start and holding world-record pace through the 1,250-meter mark.

Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.