Ledecky matches Latynina with record-equalling ninth Olympic gold

Katie Ledecky tied level with gymnastics great Larisa Latynina by winning her ninth gold at the Olympics.

Ledecky claimed gold in Saturday's 800-metre freestyle final, edging out Ariarne Titmus with a time of eight minutes, 11 seconds.

In the process, she equalled Latynina's tally of nine golds, the record for a female athlete at the Games.

The 27-year-old has won 14 medals overall at the Olympics, four shy of Latynina's record (18).

Four of those medals have come in Paris.

Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle, took silver in the 4x200m freestyle and bronze in the 400m freestyle.

HISTORY MAKER!Katie Ledecky just won the gold in the women's 800m freestyle at #Paris2024, and she's not stopping there! She now ties with Larisa Latynina for the MOST Olympic gold medals by a female athlete in ANY sport!This swimming legend just keeps getting better,… pic.twitter.com/E3sPIUKYMg
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 3, 2024