US Swimmer Katie Ledecky remains undefeated in 1,500 freestyle after winning gold at Worlds

United States Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky on Tuesday won gold in her signature 1,500-meter freestyle race at the swimming worlds championship in Singapore.

Ledecky, who holds the record for fastest completion of the race, did not set any new records but finished in 15 minutes, 26.44 seconds, according to the Associated Press. Simona Quadarella of Italy took silver, completing the race in 15 minutes, 31.79 seconds and Lani Pallister of Australia won bronze, completing the race in 15 minutes, 41.18 seconds.

The current record for the 1,500 meter freestyle is 15 minutes 20.48 seconds, which Ledecky set in 2018.

“I was just trying to get out fast, but comfortable enough that I could go from there,” Ledecky said. “I’m happy with the time and happy with the swim. I love this race. It was the race I broke my first world record in 2013. Lots of great races over the years.”

Ledecky's time on Tuesday marked her fifth highest in the race. She now owns 25 of the top 26 times in history in that race. 

The all-star, who is the most decorated female swimmer in history, also won bronze in the 400-meter freestyle. 

Ledecky now has a total of 22 gold medals from world championships, and nine Olympic gold medals. 

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.