Katie Ledecky

Ceccon sets world record, Ledecky claims yet another title
By Ciarán Fahey Jun. 20, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Ledecky reclaims 400 title at swimming worlds, eyeing more
By Ciarán Fahey Jun. 18, 2022 03:37 PM EDT
Swimmer Ariarne Titmus sets 400-meter freestyle world record
May. 22, 2022 06:52 AM EDT
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus has broken the women’s 400-meter freestyle world record at the Australian swimming championships.
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Olympic stars Ledecky, Dressel headline US team for worlds
May. 01, 2022 05:07 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel highlight a 41-member U.S. swimming team that will compete at this summer’s world championships in Budapest,...

Column: Lia Thomas sparks all sorts of conflicting thoughts
By Paul Newberry Mar. 18, 2022 04:34 PM EDT
Dressel, Ledecky win athletes of year at Golden Goggles
Dec. 08, 2021 01:05 AM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky were honored as male and female athletes of the year at USA Swimming’s annual Golden Goggle awards on Tuesday night.
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Gator Chomp: Ledecky heads to Florida to work with Nesty
By Paul Newberry Sep. 22, 2021 02:16 PM EDT
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2021 11:35 AM EDT
Aug. 10
1900 — The first Davis Cup is held with the United States beating Britain, 3-0.
1949 — Ezzard Charles knocks...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2021 11:32 AM EDT
Aug. 6
1958 — Glen Davis of Columbus, Ohio, sets a world record in the 400 hurdles with a time of 49.2 in Budapest, Hungary.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 3
1852 — The first intercollegiate rowing race is held on Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H., where Harvard beats Yale by four lengths on the 2...

Pool finale: Dressel, McKeon highlight last day of swimming
By Paul Newberry Jul. 31, 2021 07:19 AM EDT

Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Thompson-Herah wins 100 meters
By Jay Cohen Jul. 31, 2021 04:35 AM EDT

Chaotic waters: US stars win, but Dressel won't get 6 golds
By Paul Newberry Jul. 30, 2021 11:29 PM EDT

Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?
By David Bauder Jul. 30, 2021 10:29 PM EDT
Katie Ledecky wins 800 freestyle, 2nd gold medal for American swimmer and 1st defeat of Aussie Ariarne Titmus in Tokyo
Jul. 30, 2021 09:59 PM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Katie Ledecky wins 800 freestyle, 2nd gold medal for American swimmer and 1st defeat of Aussie Ariarne Titmus in Tokyo.
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South African sets world swim record; Aussies add 6th gold
By Paul Newberry Jul. 29, 2021 10:07 PM EDT