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Katie Ledecky Sets Record, Claims 23rd World Title

8/3/2025

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Katie Ledecky dazzled once again, securing her seventh straight gold in the 800m freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore with a stunning time of 8:05.62, setting a new championship record. Summer McIntosh's hopes for five golds were dashed as she took third. Ledecky's triumph brings her total to 23 world titles, just three shy of Michael Phelps' legendary 26.

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Katie Ledecky dazzled once again, securing her seventh straight gold in the 800m freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore with a stunning time of 8:05.62, setting a new championship record. Summer McIntosh's hopes for five golds were dashed as she took third. Ledecky's triumph brings her total to 23 world titles, just three shy of Michael Phelps' legendary 26.