Katie Ledecky dazzled once again at the Olympic Games by dominating her rivals in the final of the 1500 freestyle, securing a gold medal that marks her eighth Olympic gold, a record she shares with her compatriot Jenny Thompson.

But it’s not just her eight golds that make her a legend in swimming and the Olympics; it’s also her times. And there’s one statistic that is simply revealing.

Katie Ledecky holds the 20 fastest times in the history of the 1500 freestyle. Yes, the 20 best marks.

From 15:38.81 to the most recent 15:20.48 at Paris 2024, she has consistently broken her own records. These times are a testament to her greatness, as no other swimmer has come close to matching them.

In total, Katie Ledecky has amassed twelve Olympic medals, eight of which, as mentioned, are gold. She secured the latest two at these Paris Games.

In addition to this gold in the 1500 freestyle, Ledecky earned bronze in the 400 freestyle, a race where she was once again bested by her great rival, Australia’s Ariarne Titmus.

More Medals on the Horizon?

Katie Ledecky still has two more chances to expand her Olympic medal tally. This Saturday, August 3, she competes in one of the most anticipated finals, the 800 freestyle, where another battle with Titmus is expected. If she wins, she would become the swimmer with the most golds in Olympic history.

The other event where she could earn another medal is the 4x200 freestyle relay.