American Ledecky takes record gold as Summer sparkles


All smiles: Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrating after winning the women’s 800m freestyle final. — Reuters

KATIE Ledecky tore up the record books again at the Paris Games by claiming a ninth career gold medal, while teenager Summer McIntosh put her name among the greats as Canada’s first triple champion at a single Olympics.

Caeleb Dressel joined compatriot Ledecky with a ninth gold without diving into the La Defense Arena pool when his United States teammates swept to the mixed medley relay title in world record time.

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