Titmus Defeats Ledecky Again, Takes Gold in 400 Free at Olympics

Ariarne Titmus of Australia defeated Katie Ledecky of the United States in the 400-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics, in a highly anticipated race. Titmus, also known as the “Terminator,” dominated the event from start to finish, with Ledecky settling for bronze. Titmus’s victory marked her third individual Olympic win, and she is now favored to win the 200 and 400 freestyle in Paris. Ledecky, with six individual gold medals in her career, remains a formidable competitor despite this defeat. The Australian women’s team also secured a gold medal in the 4×100 freestyle relay, while the U.S. men’s team, anchored by Caeleb Dressel, clinched victory in the men’s relay. Dressel, who earned his eighth gold medal, shared an emotional moment with his son after the race. Meanwhile, German swimmer Lukas Märtens won gold in the men’s 400 freestyle, besting several world champions. The women’s relay saw Australia set an Olympic record, with the U.S. team winning silver. The Paris Olympics have kicked off with exciting competition and strong performances from athletes around the world, setting the stage for more thrilling events to come.

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