Ledecky wins 800m freestyle world title over Pallister and McIntosh in thriller

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Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates winning the final of the women's 800m freestyle swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Saturday. Photograph: Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images

Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates winning the final of the women's 800m freestyle swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Saturday. Photograph: Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images

• Ledecky wins 800m freestyle in 8:05.62 CR time

• McIntosh settles for bronze behind Pallister

• US star extends record with seventh world 800m title

United States great Katie Ledecky beat Summer McIntosh to win a thrilling 800m freestyle world title in Singapore on Saturday.

Ledecky touched the wall in a championship-record 8min 05.62sec, ahead of Australia’s Lani Pallister (8:05.98) and Canada’s McIntosh (8:07.29).

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