Leah Smith
Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates after finishing first in the women's 400m freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, June 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Ledecky reclaims 400 title at swimming worlds, eyeing more

By Ciarán Fahey Jun. 18, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

Emma Weyant participates in the Women's 400 Individual Medley during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Phelps factor: Kalisz claims return trip to Olympics

By Paul Newberry Jun. 13, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

Caeleb Dressel looks at the results after competing in the men's 50-meter freestyle final at the TYR Pro Swim Series swim meet Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Mission Viejo, Calif. Dressel finished second. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ledecky dips under 4 minutes to win 400 free in California

Apr. 10, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

Leah Smith competes in the women's 200-meter final at the TYR Pro Swim Series swim meet Friday, April 9, 2021, in Mission Viejo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chasing Ledecky: Leah Smith keeps coming after US star

By Beth Harris Apr. 10, 2021 02:49 AM EDT

Ledecky wins 800 free, finishes 4-for-4 in Texas meet

Mar. 06, 2021 10:40 PM EST
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle in Texas on Saturday night for her fourth title in her first national competition in a year...