History-chasing Ledecky hungry for more as she eyes Olympic record

The American came to Japan with five gold medals under her belt and triumphed in the 800m and 1500m freestyle after the disappointment of conceding her 200m and 400m titles to Australian rival Ariarne Titmus.

Gold medallist USA's Kathleen Ledecky poses with her medal after the final of the women's 800m freestyle swimming event. AFP PHOTO

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Katie Ledecky is in rarefied company on the all-time list of female Olympic swimmers after claiming two more golds in Tokyo but her hunger for glory shows no sign of

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History-chasing Ledecky hungry for more as she eyes Olympic record

The American came to Japan with five gold medals under her belt and triumphed in the 800m and 1500m freestyle after the disappointment of conceding her 200m and 400m titles to Australian rival Ariarne Titmus.

Gold medallist USA's Kathleen Ledecky poses with her medal after the final of the women's 800m freestyle swimming event. AFP PHOTO

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