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Ledecky wins 1,500 for record-extending 17th world title

Regan Smith of the United States waves from the podium after winning the Women 100m Backstroke final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Kristof Milak of Hungary competes in his Men 200m Butterfly semifinal at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Silver medalist Katie Grimes of the United States, gold medalist Katie Ledecky of the United States and bronze medalist Lani Pallister of Australia, from left to right, pose on the podium of the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Katie Ledecky of the United States waves from the podium after winning the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Silver medalist Ryan Murphy of the United States, gold medalist Thomas Ceccon of Italy and Hunter Armstrong of the United States, from left to right, pose with their medals after the Men 100m Backstroke final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy celebrates after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final string a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy waves from the podium after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final setting a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy poses with his medal after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final setting a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy poses with his medal after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final setting a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Regan Smith of the United States waves from the podium after winning the Women 100m Backstroke final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Kristof Milak of Hungary competes in his Men 200m Butterfly semifinal at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Silver medalist Katie Grimes of the United States, gold medalist Katie Ledecky of the United States and bronze medalist Lani Pallister of Australia, from left to right, pose on the podium of the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Katie Ledecky of the United States waves from the podium after winning the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Silver medalist Ryan Murphy of the United States, gold medalist Thomas Ceccon of Italy and Hunter Armstrong of the United States, from left to right, pose with their medals after the Men 100m Backstroke final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy celebrates after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final string a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy waves from the podium after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final setting a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy poses with his medal after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final setting a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Regan Smith of the United States waves from the podium after winning the Women 100m Backstroke final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Kristof Milak of Hungary competes in his Men 200m Butterfly semifinal at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Silver medalist Katie Grimes of the United States, gold medalist Katie Ledecky of the United States and bronze medalist Lani Pallister of Australia, from left to right, pose on the podium of the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Katie Ledecky of the United States waves from the podium after winning the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Silver medalist Ryan Murphy of the United States, gold medalist Thomas Ceccon of Italy and Hunter Armstrong of the United States, from left to right, pose with their medals after the Men 100m Backstroke final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy celebrates after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final string a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy waves from the podium after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final setting a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Thomas Ceccon of Italy poses with his medal after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final setting a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates with Second placed Katie Grimes, right, also of the United States, after winning the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Katie Ledecky of the United States competes in the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Second placed Katie Grimes of the United States celebrates with winner Katie Ledecky, left, also of the United States, after finishing the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Second placed Katie Grimes of the United States celebrates with winner Katie Ledecky, left, also of the United States, after finishing the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates after winning the Women 1500m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Ledecky wins 1,500 for record-extending 17th world title