USA’s Katie Ledecky wins Olympic 1500m freestyle gold, creates history
Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates after winning gold and setting a new Olympic record. | Photo Credit: Reuters Katie Ledecky blitzed the field to retain her 1,500 metres freestyle title at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, the American iron-woman securing a record-equalling eighth gold medal in the sport. World record holder Ledecky blew away…