Katie Ledecky takes 1500m freestyle title to win her 20th world swimming gold

• American recovers from disappointment in 400m freestyle
• Great Britain land gold and silver in men's 200m freestyle

Katie Ledecky eased to her 20th gold medal overall at the World Aquatics Championships, powering to a fifth women's 1500m freestyle title after Matthew Richards led a British 1-2 in the men's 200m freestyle on Tuesday.

Ledecky, who is also a seven-time Olympic champion, went into the race as the firm favorite, going more than 13 seconds quicker than Italy's Simona Quadarella - the next fastest swimmer - in the heats.