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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Gold medalist Katie Ledecky of Team United States reacts after competing in the Women’s 800m Freestyle Final at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Gold medalist Katie Ledecky of Team United States reacts after competing in the Women’s 800m Freestyle Final at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
After a successful Tokyo Olympics 2020, Katie Ledecky wants to achieve more. Undoubtedly, she ranks as one of the best swimmers in the world currently. Only a few swimmers can command the pool as well as Ledecky does for the 800 and 1500-meters. However, with that title in her bag, she is now focusing more on her short sprint freestyle events.
Instead of taking part in the 800-meters event at the TYR Pro Series stop in San Antonio, she competed in the 200-meters freestyle and won it emphatically.
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Aiming to improve the 100, 200, and 400-meters freestyle, Ledecky looks like the real deal now. Not to mention, she dominated the race from start to finish.
Katie Ledecky runs a riot in 200-meter freestyle
Right now, Ledecky is flexing her muscles and competing in different events. Earlier, she opted out of the 200-meters competition at the Westmont Pro Swim and focused on the 400-meter individual medley. Although she finished third in that competition, Ledecky is looking to become a versatile swimmer. Alongside coach Anthony Nesty, she now won the 200-meters freestyle grandly.
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The race happened at the Northside Swim Center, and she touched the wall at 1:55.66. Paige Madden finished second with a time of 1:57.12 as Ledecky won the race easily.
In the first 100-meters, Ledecky touched the wall by setting a time of 56.81. From there, she began showing her talents as her closing speed and endurance helped her to win the race. Leah Smith finished third with a time of 1:58.55.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Katie Ledecky of the United States reacts after winning the 800m Freestyle for women during the Swimming Finals at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Looking to improve versatility?
From coaching under Nesty to opting out of her signature events, Ledecky is swimming in different events now. She suffered a loss against Australia’s Ariarne Titmus in the 200 and 400-meters freestyle. Focusing on these events may help her to become stronger for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
As talented as she is, Ledecky’s inclusion in the medley events will change the whole landscape of women’s swimming. Right now, she has limited experience in the event. However, she looks to expand her swimming capabilities through varied participation.
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Jun 15, 2021; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Katie Ledecky reacts after swimming in the Womens 1,500m Freestyle prelims during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Swimming competition at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
She is a legend of the sport, and her achievements are extraordinary. It is quite clear that she has something on her mind for the next Olympic Games. To sum up, increasing the number of events will lead to more medals if she continues performing with this consistency.
Do you think she can increase her medal tally at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
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