Canadian swimming phenom Summer McIntosh was unable to beat American star Katie Ledecky in the women's 800-metre freestyle at ...

It’s Katie Ledecky of the United States against Summer McIntosh of Canada in the final of the 800-meter freestyle, probably ...

In other events, Gretchen Walsh became the first American woman to win gold at the world championships in the 50m butterfly.

In Thursday’s edition of CBC Sports’ daily newsletter, we break down the most anticipated race of the swimming world ...

Katie Ledecky has dominated the women's 800-meter freestyle for more than a decade, winning gold in the event in four ...

American star Katie Ledecky won her seventh world title in the women’s 800-meter freestyle on Saturday, fending off the ...

Katie Ledecky had to fight all the way in a thrilling three-way battle to secure her seventh world title in the event and ...

Katie Ledecky showed it will take a monumental effort to pry the 800 metres freestyle title from her grip after the American ...

In one of the most consequential non-Olympic races in years, all-time swimming great Katie Ledecky could face an ...

Ledecky won with a time of 8:05.62, both a world championships record and the fourth fastest time in the history of the 800m ...

In one of the most highly anticipated races of the season, Summer McIntosh beat Katie Ledecky to claim the 400 free gold in ...