Katie Ledecky wins the 800-meter freestyle to wrap up her Tokyo Games with two golds and two silvers. At 24, she ponders at least one more Olympics.
Author: Christine Brennan, USA TODAY
Katie Ledecky wins gold in 800 free, capping her Summer Olympics with four medals
Katie Ledecky finished off her events at the Olympics with a victory in the 800-meter freestyle event. Ledecky won four medals in Tokyo.
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