Katie Ledecky wins 1500m free 70 minutes after 200m at US Olympic trials
by Associated Press from on (#5K64W)
- 24-year-old may go for gold in four individual events in Tokyo
- Ledecky has confirmed she will not compete in 100m freestyle
On another memorable night for the American swimming star, Katie Ledecky won the 200m freestyle and the historic 1500m free 70 minutes apart at the US Olympic trials Wednesday, locking up two more individual events for the Tokyo Games.
Her achievement was about as tough as it gets. First, a relative sprint over four laps, the shortest event on Ledecky's program. Then, a grueling metric mile comprising 30 laps, the longest race in pool swimming and one that will be making its Olympic debut for women in Tokyo.
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