Ledecky, the Olympic and world champion and world record-holder in the 400 freestyle, won that race in three minutes, 58.50 seconds, the sixth-fastest time at the distance. ( Koji Sasahara / The Associated Press )The win made up for finishing third on Thursday in the 200 freestyle, a rare loss for the reigning Olympic champion in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyle. It was the fastest time in the world this year, even ahead of the dominant racer at this distance — Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden, the Olympic champion, world champion, and world record-holder. Ikee finished second on Thursday in the 200 freestyle, ahead of Ledecky in a race won by Taylor Ruck of Canada. Australian Jack McLoughlin won the 400 freestyle in 3:44.20, pushing Australian Olympic champion Mack Horton to second in 3:44.31.

Source: thestar August 11, 2018 22:41 UTC