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Katie Ledecky becomes first Olympian to claim 200m, 400m and 800m gold

<p>Katie Ledecky obliterated the field and her own world record in winning the 800m freestyle at the Rio Olympics on Friday, uniting the 200m, 400m and 800m titles for the first time since 1968</p>

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Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates her 800m freestyle win at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio on Friday

Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates her 800m freestyle win at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio on Friday

Rio de Janeiro: Katie Ledecky obliterated the field and her own world record in winning the 800m freestyle at the Rio Olympics on Friday, uniting the 200m, 400m and 800m titles for the first time since 1968.

Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates her 800m freestyle win at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio on Friday. Pic/Getty Images
Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates her 800m freestyle win at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio on Friday. Pic/Getty Images

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