2022 FINA WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
- June 18-25, 2022 (pool swimming)
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American Katie Ledecky has reclaimed her gold medal in the 400 freestyle. Despite not taking back her World Record from Australian Ariane Titmus, she did break the Championship Record in the event with her time of 3:58.15. Her time took down her own mark of 3:58.34 from the 2017 World Championships.
Splits Comparison:
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Katie Ledecky – 2017 World Championships
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Katie Ledecky – 2022 World Championships
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| Distance | Split | Cumulative Time | Distance | Split |
Cumulative Time
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| 50m | 28.05 | 28.05 | 50m | 27.62 | 27.62 |
| 100m | 29.66 | 57.71 | 100m | 29.46 | 57.08 |
| 150m | 30.19 | 01:27.90 | 150m | 29.96 | 01:27.04 |
| 200m | 29.84 | 01:57.74 | 200m | 30.07 | 01:57.11 |
| 250m | 30.31 | 02:28.05 | 250m | 30.17 | 02:27.28 |
| 300m | 30.35 | 02:58.40 | 300m | 30.54 | 02:57.82 |
| 350m | 30.26 | 03:28.66 | 350m | 30.42 | 03:28.24 |
| 400m | 29.68 | 03:58.34 | 400m | 29.91 | 03:58.15 |
As can be seen by her splits, Ledecky was out much faster at the 100m split than she was in 2017, splitting .6 faster in 2022. That split difference ultimately carried itself throughout her swim, with her other splits remaining relatively even in the middle of her race. Although she closed .3 faster over the final 50 meters in 2017 than in 2022, the gap was too wide to close.
Notably, Ledecky’s performance marks her 4th fastest performance in her career, only being surpassed from her times from the 2021 and 2016 Olympic Games, plus an in-season time of 3:57.94 from 2018. This is her first World Championships since moving to train with Anthony Nesty in Florida.
Katie Ledecky’s 5 Fastest 400 Freestyle Performances:
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- 3:56.46 – 2016 Olympic Games (Former WR)
- 3:57.36 – 2021 Olympic Games
- 3:57.94 – 2018 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series
- 3:58.15 – 2022 World Championships
- 3:58.34 – 2017 World Championships
By winning this event, Ledecky earns her 12th individual World Championship title which moves her to #2 all-time, breaking the tie she previously held with Sun Yang. Even if she wins the 800 freestyle and 1500 freestyle this week, she will be one shy of breaking Michael Phelps’ all-time mark of 15 individual gold medals.
Swimmers With the Most Individual Titles at the World Championships:
- Michael Phelps – 15
- Katie Ledecky – 12
- Sun Yang – 11
- Ryan Lochte – 10
- Katinka Hosszu – 9
Judging by Katie’s reaction the target was under 3:58. But still extremely impressive. After 10 years of exceptionally successful career to be still at such incredible shape to swim her 4th best is incredible. Congratulations.
I thought she was finished according a certain message board poster?
Katie the GOAT
Sorry Phelps the GOAT
Congrats to Katie! She’s such one of the best athletes of all time.