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Katie Ledecky

Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky
The latest news on Katie Ledecky, American competitive swimmer and Olympian, including competition news and updates.
Olympic champion Katie Ledecky reacts to her finish in the first heat of the 1,500m freestyle at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center on Wednesday in Florida. Photo: AFP
Swimming

Olympic great Ledecky scorches to second-fastest 1,500m time in return to pool

The American’s time, in her first race since winning the Paris Olympics, is just outside her own world record set in 2018.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Haughey’s 200m rival Ariarne Titmus says she’s in best shape ever ahead of Olympics

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Australia’s Olympic swimmers urged not to be distracted by China doping scandal

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Record-setting Haughey goes close to world mark, throws down Olympic gauntlet

Siobhan Haughey wins 200m gold in Barcelona in a time of 1:54.57 seconds, knocking 00.9 seconds off Camille Muffat’s previous best.

Siobhan Haughey continued her fine form on the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour. Photo: Getty Images/File
Millionaires and billionaires

5 of the richest swimmers in the world in 2024 – net worths, ranked

In and out of the pool, these 5 swimmers have made millions with top-shelf prize money, lucrative brand endorsements, investments, businesses and more – but who holds the most impressive record?

United States

Biden honours Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh with top US civilian award

The list of 19 Medal of Freedom honorees pays homage to ‘firsts’ in their field, including the Everything Everywhere All at Once star, the first Asian to win the Oscar for Best Actress.

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Siobhan Haughey

Haughey swims second-fastest 200m freestyle of year to raise Olympic gold hopes

Hongkonger wins in Texas, beating US’ Katie Ledecky and posting time bettered this year only by Summer McIntosh of Canada.

Siobhan Haughey wins the 200m freestyle final in San Antonio. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Haughey reveals her swimming epiphany as she gives insights to Hong Kong pupils

Siobhan Haughey reflects on her journey from ‘random girl’ to star, helped by a breakthrough realisation at the Tokyo Olympics, and gives demonstration in the pool at Swim to Dream event.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Haughey swims to another US Open best in 100m free, prospects grow for Olympics

The Hongkonger beats Americans at US Open swimming championships, powering to a meet record in one of her favoured disciplines.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Haughey shatters 100m breaststroke time on way to double US Open gold

Hong Kong’s Siobhan claims 100m breaststroke in personal best time, minutes after winning 200m freestyle at Greensboro Aquatic Centre.

Siobhan Haughey smiles after winning the women’s 100m breaststroke at the Toyota US Open. Photo: Getty Images
Swimming

China duo swim to world golds with Qin 2nd best ever and Zhang avenging Olympics

Qin Haiyang’s time puts him second only to Britain’s Adam Peaty, while Zhang Yufei beats Canada’s China-born Maggie Mac Neil in a reverse of Tokyo Olympics.

Qin Haiyang of China on his way to gold at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka. Photo: EPA-EFE
Swimming

Will Haughey’s rival O’Callaghan swim at World Championships after knee scare?

‘I think it’s just a tweak,’ Mollie O’Callaghan’s coach says, with weeks to go until showdown in Japan, as Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey targets her first gold.

Asian Games 2023

Haughey fires World Championships warning to 200m rivals with Rome gold

Hong Kong swim star Siobhan Haughey storms to win at Settle Colli Trophy meet in Rome, swimming a personal best 1:54.77, the fourth fastest time in the world this season.

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Eileen Gu crowned action sportsperson of year, calls Laureus award ‘really special’

Double-Olympic gold medallist beats out likes of Chloe Kim and Rayssa Leal at prestigious awards in Paris, while Lionel Messi is named sportsman of the year and his Argentina side team of the year.

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Eileen Gu poses with her Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the year 2023 award in Paris. Photo: Getty Images
Swimming

Haughey beaten by Canadian teen sensation but seals another Paris 2024 spot

Hongkonger third in 200m freestyle behind 16-year-old Summer McIntosh and US’ Katie Ledecky, but meets Olympic qualifying standard, then shows her breaststroke prowess.

Siobhan Haughey was third in both the 200m freestyle and 50m breaststroke at the Pro Swim Series in Florida. Photo: Screenshot
Swimming

Haughey in early bid to grab Olympics spot – ‘and no more Covid quarantine’

Hongkonger chasing qualifying times for Paris 2024 but also competitive experience, having not featured in an international long-course meet in 20 months.

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Eileen Gu

China’s Gu among host of big names nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Eileen Gu’s double gold medal-winning performance at Beijing Winter Olympics earns her nod in World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award, while likes of Lionel Messi and Iga Swiatek headline sportsmen and women categories.

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Swimming

It’s gold again for Haughey as Hong Kong swimmer claims 200m hat-trick in US

The 25-year-old completes Fina World Cup ‘triple crown’ in Indianapolis after wins in Berlin and Toronto, and coach Chen Jianhong says it proves ‘Siobhan is back’ after 10-month injury layoff.

Siobhan Haughey is the Queen of 200m freestyle of the World Cup after dominating all three legs in Berlin, Toronto and Indianapolis. Photo: Fina
Swimming

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey finally runs out of steam at Fina World Cup in US

After 2 weeks of success at previous stops in Berlin and Toronto, the ‘tired’ 25-year-old struggles to fourth place in the 50m freestyle in Indianapolis.

Swimming

Haughey back on top with 200m freestyle World Cup gold in Toronto

‘Hopefully I can just keep getting better,’ says Hong Kong’s double Olympic silver medallist Siobhan Haughey, who will now look to defend her 100m freestyle title on Sunday.

Swimming

Haughey’s golden run ended as McIntosh breaks records at Fina World Cup

Canadian teen Summer McIntosh claims 400m freestyle gold in 3:52.80, setting world cup and world junior records. Haughey takes bronze, with American Katie Ledecky claiming silver.

Siobhan Haughey won bronze at the woman’s 400m during day one of the FINA World Cup in Toronto, Ontario. Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP
International Swimming League

Chillingworth ready to go solo after Hong Kong’s winning feeling in relay

Mixed medley quartet win heat, although still do not qualify, as Chillingworth gets ready for his best event, with coach insisting morale is high despite Siobhan Haughey’s withdrawal.

Adam Chillingworth (left) will renew acquaintance with Arno Kamminga (centre) in their heat. Photo: Handout
International Swimming League

Fina World Championships: Hong Kong swimmers fail to reach finals

Lau Shiu-yue wins Heat 2 of men’s 100m backstroke but finishes 35th overall; Stephanie Au seventh in her 100m backstroke heat, but also misses out on qualifying for final in Hungary.

World Aquatics Championships 2019

Haughey on track for World Championships after ‘recovering well’ from injury

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey has ‘a good chance’ of competing in Budapest, where she is favourite to win world titles, but coach sounds note of caution.

Swimming

‘Duel in the Pool’ between US and Australia to return in Sydney

Sydney’s Olympic Park and one of the world’s iconic beaches, Bondi, will see the return of the fourth Duel In The Pool between swimming’s superpowers the USA and Australia in August.

Ariarne Titmus of Australia competes at the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships in Hangzhou. Photo: Reuters
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