Katie Ledecky wins 1,500 free, tying Jenny Thompson's record for most gold medals by a female swimmer
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NANTERRE, France — Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle on Wednesday, securing her eighth career gold and 12th overall medal, tying her on both counts with all-time Olympic icon Jenny Thompson for the most ever for a female swimmer.