Katie Ledecky Sets New Olympic Record in 1500m Freestyle at Paris 2024

how Katie Ledecky won gold in the 1500m freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting a new Olympic record and tying the record for the most gold medals by an American woman swimmer.

Which event did Katie Ledecky win a gold medal in at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

  • a) 800m freestyle
  • b) 1500m freestyle
  • c) 400m freestyle
  • d) 200m freestyle
  • Answer: b) 1500m freestyle

What record did Katie Ledecky set in the 1500m freestyle?

  • a) World record
  • b) National record
  • c) Olympic record
  • d) Personal best
  • Answer: c) Olympic record

How many Olympic gold medals has Katie Ledecky won in her career as of the 2024 Paris Olympics?

  • a) 7
  • b) 8
  • c) 9
  • d) 10
  • Answer: b) 8

Who did Katie Ledecky tie with for the most Olympic gold medals by an American woman?

  • a) Natalie Coughlin
  • b) Jenny Thompson
  • c) Dara Torres
  • d) Missy Franklin
  • Answer: b) Jenny Thompson

Which country did the silver medalist in the 1500m freestyle represent?

  • a) Italy
  • b) Germany
  • c) France
  • d) Australia
  • Answer: c) France

What was Katie Ledecky’s finishing time in the 1500m freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

  • a) 15:20.02
  • b) 15:25.02
  • c) 15:30.02
  • d) 15:35.02
  • Answer: c) 15:30.02

How many fastest times in the 1500m freestyle history does Katie Ledecky own?

  • a) 10
  • b) 15
  • c) 19
  • d) 25
  • Answer: c) 19

Who won the bronze medal in the women’s 1500m freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

  • a) Anastasia Kirpichnikova
  • b) Simona Quadarella
  • c) Isabel Gose
  • d) Sarah Kohler
  • Answer: c) Isabel Gose

What was the margin of time by which Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle race?

  • a) 5 seconds
  • b) 8 seconds
  • c) 10 seconds
  • d) 12 seconds
  • Answer: c) 10 seconds

What is the significance of Ledecky’s Olympic medal count if she wins another medal?

  • a) She will tie with Michael Phelps for most overall medals.
  • b) She will be the most decorated female U.S. Olympian in history.
  • c) She will surpass Jenny Thompson in total medals.
  • d) She will break the record for most golds in a single Olympics.
  • Answer: b) She will be the most decorated female U.S. Olympian in history.

What is Ledecky’s next opportunity for an individual medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

  • a) 200m freestyle
  • b) 800m freestyle
  • c) 400m medley
  • d) 4x100m freestyle relay
  • Answer: b) 800m freestyle

What was Ledecky’s position in the women’s 400m freestyle earlier at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

  • a) Gold
  • b) Silver
  • c) Bronze
  • d) Fourth
  • Answer: c) Bronze

Which swimmer held the second place during the 1500m race at the 500m mark?

  • a) Katie Ledecky
  • b) Simona Quadarella
  • c) Anastasia Kirpichnikova
  • d) Isabel Gose
  • Answer: c) Anastasia Kirpichnikova

How many medals does Katie Ledecky need to become the most decorated female U.S. Olympian in history?

  • a) One more medal
  • b) Two more medals
  • c) Three more medals
  • d) She already holds the title
  • Answer: a) One more medal

In which year did Katie Ledecky first take over the world record in 1500m freestyle?

  • a) 2010
  • b) 2013
  • c) 2016
  • d) 2020
  • Answer: b) 2013

Who was tied for the most Olympic medals by any U.S. woman in history before Ledecky’s potential record?

  • a) Jenny Thompson, Natalie Coughlin, Dara Torres
  • b) Missy Franklin, Janet Evans, Tracy Caulkins
  • c) Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Shannon Miller
  • d) Amy Van Dyken, Summer Sanders, Amanda Beard
  • Answer: a) Jenny Thompson, Natalie Coughlin, Dara Torres

What was the initial pace of Ledecky at the 500m mark in the 1500m freestyle race?

  • a) Ahead of the world record pace
  • b) Behind her Olympic record pace
  • c) On par with the world record pace
  • d) Slightly behind her personal best pace
  • Answer: a) Ahead of the world record pace

Which country did Simona Quadarella represent in the 1500m freestyle at Paris 2024?

  • a) Germany
  • b) France
  • c) Italy
  • d) Spain
  • Answer: c) Italy

Which ritual was conducted by Natalie Coughlin before the swim session began at Paris 2024?

  • a) Singing the national anthem
  • b) Lighting the Olympic torch
  • c) “Les trois coups”
  • d) Awarding medals to winners
  • Answer: c) “Les trois coups”

What is the primary focus of Ledecky’s comments after winning the gold medal?

  • a) Her future goals
  • b) The names and legacies of swimmers who inspired her
  • c) The technical aspects of her swimming style
  • d) Her training regimen
  • Answer: b) The names and legacies of swimmers who inspired her

Which swimming great is Ledecky tied with for the most Olympic gold medals by an American woman?

  • a) Dara Torres
  • b) Missy Franklin
  • c) Natalie Coughlin
  • d) Jenny Thompson
  • Answer: d) Jenny Thompson

What significant record does Ledecky hold in the 1500m freestyle?

  • a) Fastest time in history
  • b) Most gold medals in a single Olympics
  • c) Most Olympic appearances by a swimmer
  • d) Most consecutive Olympic wins in the 1500m
  • Answer: a) Fastest time in history

How did the audience react as Ledecky approached the finish line in her race?

  • a) Silence
  • b) Mixed reactions
  • c) Roaring applause
  • d) Booing
  • Answer: c) Roaring applause

Which swimmer took the lead for bronze during the 1500m freestyle at Paris 2024?

  • a) Anastasia Kirpichnikova
  • b) Simona Quadarella
  • c) Isabel Gose
  • d) Katie Ledecky
  • Answer: c) Isabel Gose

What average lap time did Ledecky consistently achieve during the race?

  • a) 28 seconds
  • b) 30 seconds
  • c) 31 seconds
  • d) 32 seconds
  • Answer: c) 31 seconds

What milestone did Ledecky reach with her Olympic medal count?

  • a) Most decorated Olympian of all time
  • b) Most golds in a single event
  • c) Tied for the most Olympic golds by a U.S. woman
  • d) First woman to win gold in four different Olympics
  • Answer: c) Tied for the most Olympic golds by a U.S. woman

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