On Thursday, Katie Ledecky set yet another record when the women’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay team from Team USA took home the silver medal.
With 13 medals, the 27-year-old became the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history. Her most recent victory ended a tie she had with Dara Torres, Jenny Thompson, and swimmer Natalie Coughlin.
In the demanding 1500m freestyle on Wednesday, the Maryland native claimed her eighth gold medal and her 12th overall. Ledecky tied Thompson for the most gold medals won by a female swimmer in Olympic history when she completed the event in an Olympic record time of 15:30.02.
Ledecky told reporters that she allowed her thoughts to roam and considered all the people who had contributed to her current situation as she was swimming.
“And during the race, I kind of let my mind wander, remembering everyone who has trained with me.” Was like thinking about them and chanting their names in my brain. I love you guys, my Florida crew—all those Florida boys who challenged me every day. I know I often make your life difficult, but you guys really made my life easy today. I really appreciate it.
The 27-year-old swimmer had another opportunity to increase her medal total on Thursday.
Ledecky, Claire Weinstein, Paige Madden, and Erin Gemmell represented Team USA in the 4 × 200m freestyle relay, finishing second behind Australia.
Ledecky became the most decorated American woman in Olympic history and the most decorated woman of any nation in swimming history with the team’s victory, which brought her 13 medals overall. She is only ahead of Michael Phelps, who has 28 medals.
Ledecky has one more chance to increase her medal total as swimming draws to a close. On Saturday, she’ll participate in the 800m freestyle.
Ledecky intends to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, despite the fact that this is her fourth Olympics overall, in Paris.
“Yes, my statement that I would love to compete in Los Angeles hasn’t changed over the last few months or years has been consistent.”
Katie, congratulations! You are history’s greatest.
Jennifer Lopez Breaks Silence After Her Divorce and Everyone Keeps Commenting the Same Thing
Jennifer Lopez has finally addressed her recent divorce filing from Ben Affleck, sharing her thoughts with fans through a series of candid photos and messages.
The 55-year-old singer and actress posted a collection of snapshots on Instagram, capturing moments from her summer. This marks her first personal update on social media since filing for divorce from Affleck.
In the Instagram post, Lopez wrote, “Oh, it was a summer,” hinting at the emotional journey she has been on. The photo carousel included various images, such as one where she is seen with her sister, Lynda Lopez. Another image featured a thought-provoking quote: “Everything is unfolding in divine order.” One more showed Lopez wearing a t-shirt that read, “She’s in bloom and unbothered, out of reach and at peace,” reflecting her current mindset.
Fans were quick to show support for their favorite celebrity in this time of distress. Comments read “That bounce back is beautiful!! Thank you for finding YOUR peace and happiness. You deserve all things BEAUTIFUL!” and “I love this, keep dancing, loving, and living, mama.”
The news of the divorce filing was confirmed on August 20, with reports indicating that Lopez filed the paperwork in Los Angeles after two years of marriage. Notably, she listed their date of separation as April 26. Interestingly, the filing occurred on the anniversary of their 2022 wedding, which took place at Affleck’s estate in Georgia.
A source close to the situation shared that the timing of the divorce was deliberate. “The timing of the divorce was a big statement to Ben,” the insider revealed, suggesting that Lopez wanted to make a point with her decision.
As Jennifer Lopez moves forward, it is clear that she is focused on finding peace and clarity in her life. While the end of her marriage to Affleck marks a significant chapter, she seems determined to embrace the future with grace and resilience.
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