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Ledecky edges Titmus in Olympic 400m free heats as Peaty kickstarts campaign

The veteran, who was stunned by the Australian in Tokyo three years ago, touched in 4mins 02.19secs at a packed La Defense Arena ahead of an evening final on day one of the nine-day meet.

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By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

American great Katie Ledecky edged defending champion Ariarne Titmus to be quickest into the Olympic 400m freestyle final Saturday, setting the scene for a titanic battle for gold.

The veteran, who

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