Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual world titles


      Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual world titles

Katie Ledecky celebrates after winning gold on Saturday. David J. Phillip/AP CNN  — 

US superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky surpassed Michael Phelps for most career individual world swimming titles on Saturday after winning her 16th gold medal.

Ledecky also became the first-ever swimmer to win six consecutive world championships in the same event.

The 26-year-old earned her 16th world title after winning the 800-meter freestyle in a time of 8:08.87 at the 2023 World Aquatic Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. She defeated second-place finisher, Li Bingjie of China, by 4.44 seconds.

After the race, Ledecky reflected on her achievements.


      Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual world titles

Ledecky won the women’s 800m freestyle with ease. David J. Phillip/AP

“It’s special. I really didn’t even know I was going to achieve that until people started telling me. It’s cool,” the seven-time Olympic gold medalist said.

“I’m happy with that swim. I wanted it to be a little better, but I’ll take it. I’m really pleased with how the week went.”

On Tuesday, Ledecky tied Phelps when she dominated the 1,500-meter freestyle for her fifth world title in that event.

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