BREAKING: Katie Ledecky 1st woman since 1968 to sweep 200, 400 and 800 in a single Olympics

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Source: Associated Press

@AP: BREAKING: Katie Ledecky sets world record in 800m freestyle, becomes 1st woman since 1968 to sweep 200, 400 and 800 in a single Olympics.

Katie Ledecky sets world record in 800m freestyle, becomes 1st woman since 1968 to sweep 200, 400 and 800 in a single Olympics

By Associated Press SportsAugust 12 at 9:33 PM

RIO DE JANEIRO — Katie Ledecky sets world record in 800m freestyle, becomes 1st woman since 1968 to sweep 200, 400 and 800 in a single Olympics.

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[Fast Walker 52]

1. seems like American is already pretty damn great

Anyway, for athletes and sports.

[MichiganVote]

2. Too bad most of our politicians don't apply the same discipline and love of country.

[uppityperson]

3. PLEASE! Don't post spoiler headlines!

I know LBN requires it, but please consider not posting in lbn but GD until we on the west coast can see it. Thank you.

[tavernier]

4. Lies! America doesn't win anything anymore!

Smack Down, little fingers!

[pokerfan]

5. Thanks!

West coaster here so I haven't seen it. Thanks for saving us the suspense.

[MiniMe]

6. And if the IOC would let them swim the 1500, she would win that too

Do the organizers really think that women can't swim distances?

[Odin2005]

7. I (heart) Katie!

[riversedge]

8. Congrats--