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Katie Ledecky Wins Sixth 1,500m World Title, Hits 22 Golds

7/30/2025

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Katie Ledecky triumphed in Singapore, clinching her sixth world title in the 1,500-meter freestyle with a stunning time of 15:26.44. This victory not only adds to her legacy, bringing her gold medal count to 22 and total medals to 28, but also solidifies her dominance in the event since 2013. Italy’s Simona Quadarella and Australia’s Lani Pallister followed with silver and bronze, respectively.

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Katie Ledecky triumphed in Singapore, clinching her sixth world title in the 1,500-meter freestyle with a stunning time of 15:26.44. This victory not only adds to her legacy, bringing her gold medal count to 22 and total medals to 28, but also solidifies her dominance in the event since 2013. Italy’s Simona Quadarella and Australia’s Lani Pallister followed with silver and bronze, respectively.