Katie Ledecky, racing her third event of the day after the 400 free final and the 200 free prelims, claimed the inaugural ...

In the second article in a series that examines event growth in the sport of swimming, we profile the women’s 400-meter freestyle and the combination of firepower and depth currently seen in the ...

In one of the most consequential non-Olympic races in years, all-time swimming great Katie Ledecky could face an unprecedented challenge Saturday from Canadian teen Summer McIntosh in an event the ...

The results from the women’s sprint freestyle events at this year’s World Championships show a pair of veterans claiming deserved, long-awaited gold medals. Marrit Steenbergen was world champion in ...

Canada's Summer McIntosh strolled to victory in the women's 400-meter freestyle at the 2025 World Swim Championships, with Katie Ledecky adding a bronze to her impressive career haul. The 400-meter ...

At the 700-meter mark, when Katie Ledecky is usually padding her lead in a long-distance race, Summer McIntosh hit the wall first, 0.14 seconds ahead. The 18-year-old Canadian star was on the verge of ...