Ledecky wins 800m freestyle world title over Pallister and McIntosh in classic

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle in 8:05.62 CR time McIntosh settles for bronze behind Pallister US star extends record with seventh world 800m title Katie Ledecky once again proved untouchable in her signature event, holding off a star-studded field to win her seventh world title in the 800m freestyle on Saturday in Singapore, a feat no swimmer has ever achieved in a single event. The 28-year-old American delivered a championship-record 8:05.62 to edge Australia’s Lani Pallister (8:05.98) and Can