Katie Ledecky showed she is still the gold standard in the 800 metres freestyle after ending Summer McIntosh’s bid for five individual titles while fending off Australian surprise package Lani Pallister at the world championships on Saturday.
American Ledecky had to fight all the way in a thrilling three-way battle to secure her seventh world title in the event and 23rd overall in a time of 8:05.62 at the Singapore
