Katie Ledecky wins record sixth women’s 800m freestyle world title | More sports News – Times of India
FUKUOKA (Japan): American great Katie Ledecky became the first swimmer ever to win six world titles in one event when she claimed gold in the 800m freestyle on Saturday.Ledecky came home in 8min, 08.87sec to win ahead of China's Li Bingjie on 8:13.31 and Australia's Ariarne Titmus on 8:13.59.Ledecky said she had "never dreamed of even coming to meetings like this" when she started her career."To be here and to have been to a bunch of world championships now, it's amazing," she said."I'm loving every second, just trying to enjoy each moment."Now I'm done and I can enjoy a little bit with my family and friends."It was Ledecky's second gold of this year's world championships in Fukuoka, after she retained her 1,500m freestyle title earlier in the week.Her latest triumph gives her a career ...