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Tokyo Olympics: Ariarne Titmus claims second gold in women's 200m freestyle

Tokyo Olympics: Ariarne Titmus claims second gold in women's 200m freestyle

By Naveel Krishant
28/07/2021
Australia's Ariarne Titmus. Photo: The Guardian

Australia's Ariarne Titmus won her latest battle with five-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky as she set a Games record in the women's 200m freestyle in Tokyo.

Titmus, who beat Ledecky in the 400m freestyle final on Monday, touched home in one minute 53.50secs.

American defending champion Ledecky finished fifth.

It is the first time she has finished outside the top-two positions in her Olympic career.

Looking at the Official Medal Tally, Japan leads with 11 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze, USA is second with 10 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze while China is third is 10 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze.

[Source: BBC]

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