Ledecky wins most challenging event with gritty performance (Yahoo Sports)

Katie Ledecky has never felt such pain. Ledecky took the most challenging step toward a feat that’s only been done one other time, holding off Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom to win the 200-meter freestyle Tuesday and give the American star her second gold of the Olympics. Debbie Meyer is the only female swimmer to capture the three longest freestyle events at a single Olympics, winning the 200, 400 and 800 at the 1968 Mexico City Games.