Singapore, July 29 -- USA swimming great Katie Ledecky clinched her first gold medal and 22nd world title at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, dominating the women's 1500m freestyle final on Day 3 of the meet here today.
After settling for bronze in the 400m freestyle on Day 1, the nine-time Olympic champion returned to familiar territory in the distance event, leading from start to finish in front of IOC President Kirsty Coventry and IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach.
The day's most anticipated duel saw Australia's Kaylee McKeown outpace American Regan Smith to win the women's 100m backstroke. The reigning double Olympic champion stopped the clock ahead of world record holder Smith, who took silver in a thrilling contest.
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