World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky stays unbeatable in 1500m free - NBC Sports

Katie Ledecky finished more than five seconds ahead of her closest competitor to win the women's 1500m freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships for her sixth world title in the event and 22nd overall.

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                    Ledecky remains unbeatable in women's 1500m free
                
                
                    
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                    Katie Ledecky finished more than five seconds ahead of her closest competitor to win the women's 1500m freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships for her sixth world title in the event and 22nd overall.
                
            
        
    




        
    
    



                
            
        

        










    
    
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