Tokyo: The World Record Holder Katie Ledecky claims the first European Energy Medal of the woman on Wednesday, produces swimming ruling to win her first title from the Tokyo game.
America, only 75 minutes after the fifth disappointing in the 200 m free style final, clock 15 minutes 37.34secs in front of Erica Sullivan’s teammate (15: 41.41) and Germany Sarah Kohler (15: 42.91).
It was far outside the record time of his own world 15: 20.48, but still one of the fastest.
Extraordinary.
# USA’s Katie Ledecky won his first gold # Tokyo2020 with a dominant view from the beginning to the end …
https://t.co/FWV0BA3TEZ-OYMPICS (@OLYMPICS) 1627441984000 The result was never really hesitant.
While Ledecky has swung below 15:40 many times in his career, only one other swimmer, Lotte Fris Denmark, once violated a barrier.
But Sullivan closer, with a strong 200 m final to narrow the gap in his famous teammate in the final stage.
Ledecky came out strongly and at the length of the body after 200 m, and he never let go of the advantage to add another chapter to his sparkling career.
#Swimming 1500m Freestyle Final # USA @KatieDecky is the first Olympic champion on this event! https://t.co/ttkqvfbe7e- Fina (@ fina1908) 1627442128000H 1500m woman is one three new events in the Olympic swimming program this year, along with 800m free, and a 4x100m mixed medley relay.
Bedecky, who won four gold and silver at the Rio Olympics, now has claimed one gold and silver in Tokyo with 800m to go and potentially relay.