Who is the best female swimmer in the Olympics?

Katie Ledecky
“Greatest female swimmer of our time”: Katie Ledecky wins Olympic gold in 800m freestyle. American superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky grabbed her second gold medal of this year’s Olympic Games, winning the women’s 800-meter freestyle race Saturday in Tokyo.

Can women swim the 1500 in the Olympics?

The 1,500-meter freestyle had previously only been available to men at the Olympics. But this year, as the Games became more gender-equal, the distance race was opened up to women.

How many Olympics did Missy Franklin go to?

The 25-year-old Franklin became one of the sport’s biggest stars when she captured four gold medals and a bronze as a high-schooler at the 2012 London Olympics. She also competed at the 2016 Rio Games, where she was plagued by shoulder injuries but still managed another gold as a preliminary relay swimmer.

What are the world records in swimming for women?

During the World Aquatic Championships, five world records were set (one twice), all by women. Katie Ledecky of the United States broke the world record in the 800-metre freestyle and the 1500-metre freestyle events en route to two gold medals. She also won the 400-metre freestyle to go 3-for-3 in her events.

Where was the 2013 World Aquatics Championships held?

The competition was held in a long course pool inside the Palau Sant Jordi. It featured 40 LCM events, split evenly between males and females. Swimming was one of the five aquatic disciplines at the championships. The United States won the overall medal count, led by Missy Franklin who claimed a record-setting six gold medals.

Who are the winners of the World Swimming Championships?

It featured 40 LCM events, split evenly between males and females. Swimming was one of the five aquatic disciplines at the championships. The United States won the overall medal count, led by Missy Franklin who claimed a record-setting six gold medals. China’s Sun Yang won three gold medals en route to “male swimmer of the meet”.

Where was the FINA World Swimming Championships held?

The swimming events of the 15th FINA World Aquatics Championships were held July 28 – August 4, 2013, in Barcelona, Spain. The competition was held in a long course pool inside the Palau Sant Jordi. It featured 40 LCM events, split evenly between males and females. Swimming was one of the five aquatic disciplines at the championships.

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