Katie Ledecky has fired the first salvo in her duel with Ariarne Titmus, posting the fastest time the preliminaries of the women’s 400-meter freestyle as the swimming competition began at the Paris Olympics. In one of the most highly anticipated events of the games, Ledecky claimed the prime No.
Katie Ledecky , of the United States, right, and Ariarne Titmus , of Australia, during a heat in the women’s 400-meter freestyle at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Katie Ledecky , of the United States, competes during a heat in the women’s 400-meter freestyle at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Nanterre, France.
In one of the most highly anticipated events of the games, Ledecky claimed the prime No. 4 lane for the evening final with a time of 4 minutes, 2.19 seconds. Titmus, the Australian star know as “The Terminator,” got off to a fast start but couldn’t hold off the hard-charging Ledecky on the final lap. Titmus posted the second-fastest time of the heats in 4:02.46, setting up a side-by-side showdown with the American in the evening final., knocking off Ledecky at the Tokyo Games three years ago. The Aussie also holds the world record of 3:55.38 — a sign that she’s got a lot left to give in the final.
Also keep an eye on Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh, who should be in the medal mix after going 4:02.65 in the prelims for the fourth-fastest time. She was just behind New Zealand’s Erika Fairweather .6 South Korea swimmers leave Olympic village for a hotel closer to their venue, report saysTokyo bronze medalist Li Bingjie and Chinese teammate Liu Yaxin finished ninth and 10th, respectively, and failed to advance to the final.
Katie Ledecky 2024 Paris Olympic Games Olympic Games MD State Wire Ariarne Titmus Paris S Summer Mcintosh Sports
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
What to Watch Paris Olympics Day 1 July 27: Katie Ledecky Faces Tough First TestThe 27-year-old will go up against her top rival in the 400 freestyle. Plus, the American women’s water polo team begins its pursuit of a fourth straight gold medal.
Lire la suite »
How to watch swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics today: Events, schedule, moreSee seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Lire la suite »
Katie Ledecky's legend can grow even further with history on line at 2024 OlympicsIt is her shot at history. It is everyone else’s shot to stop it.
Lire la suite »
Olympics 2024 what to watch: Katie Ledecky, Coco Gauff, Victor WembanyamaOnce the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, competition begins in earnest all across France. There are plenty of gold medals at stake on Saturday. There’s swimming and tennis all day long. And several stars will be in action. Here are the biggest storylines to follow on the first full day of action.
Lire la suite »
How to Watch Katie Ledecky at the 2024 Paris OlympicsHere's when Team USA star Katie Ledecky will be swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics and how to watch her.
Lire la suite »
At the 2024 Olympics, Katie Ledecky is driven by what seems impossibleKatie Ledecky's swimming accolades are staggering, and at the Paris Olympics, she is eyeing four more golds. What drives her, after so much success?
Lire la suite »