Team USA's Katie Ledecky wins gold in 800-meter freestyle (36 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky has won the gold medal in the women's 800-meter freestyle final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Saturday. This marks Ledecky's 14th medal overall, making her the most decorated female Olympic swimmer of all time. Team USA's Kate Douglass won the gold medal in the women's 200-meter breaststroke final.

Katie Ledecky of Team USA competes and wins the gold medal in the women's 800-meter freestyle final during the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Arena Le Defense in Paris on August 3, 2024. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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Ledecky gives a thumbs up after winning the gold medal. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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Ledecky (R) celebrates with Paige Madden of Team USA. Madden won the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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Ledecky (L) raises the hand of silver medal winner Ariarne Titmus of Australia. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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