KATIE LEDECKY

Hungary Swimming Worlds Katie Ledecky of the United States competes in the Women 800m Freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Anna Szilagyi) (Anna Szilagyi)BUDAPEST, Hungary — (AP) — Katie Ledecky extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win on Friday. Ledecky clocked 8:08.04 to win the event for the eighth consecutive time at a worlds or Olympic Games. Ledecky was under four seconds off the world record she set at the 2016 Olympics. Ledecky has the most medals for a female swimmer in world championships history.

Katie Ledecky has extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win.

Hungary Swimming Worlds 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) (Petr David Josek)BUDAPEST, Hungary — (AP) — Italy’s Thomas Ceccon set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke and Katie Ledecky claimed yet another gold at the swimming world championships on Monday. While the young mustached Italian claimed his first world title, Ledecky extended her record title haul to 17 with her fourth in the 1,500 freestyle. Ledecky never looked threatened and clocked 15:30.15 – just under 10 seconds more than her world record from 2018 – to finish 14.74 seconds ahead of fellow American Katie Grimes. He is the second Italian man to set a world record in long course swimming after Giorgio Lambert.

Hungary Swimming Worlds 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) (Petr David Josek)BUDAPEST, Hungary — (AP) — Katie Ledecky led an American one-two and won her fourth 1,500-meter freestyle title at the world swimming championships on Monday. Ledecky never looked threatened and clocked 15:30.15 – just under 10 seconds more than her world record from 2018 – to finish 14.74 seconds ahead of Katie Grimes. The 16-year-old Grimes is the second youngest medalist in the 1,500 at a worlds since Ledecky won it for the first time in 2013. Ledecky also won in 2015 and 2017 and has at least four world titles in the each of the 1,500, 800 and 400-meter freestyle events.

Italy’s Thomas Ceccon has set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke and Katie Ledecky has claimed yet another gold at the swimming world championships in Budapest.

Hungary Swimming Worlds Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates after finishing first in the women's 400m freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, June 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) (Petr David Josek)BUDAPEST, Hungary — (AP) — Katie Ledecky has started the United States’ medal collection at the world swimming championships with a gold by reclaiming her title in the women’s 400 meters. Ledecky clocked 3 minutes, 58.15 seconds on the first day of racing Saturday for her fourth world title in the 400 freestyle after 2013, 2015 and 2017. Ariarne Titmus pipped Ledecky to the title in 2019 and took her world record last month but the Australian has skipped the worlds in Budapest to focus on the Commonwealth Games next month in England. Canada’s 15-year-old Summer McIntosh finished 1.24 seconds behind Ledecky for the silver.

Katie Ledecky has started the United States’ medal collection at the world swimming championships with a gold by reclaiming her title in the women’s 400 meters.

ADELAIDE, Australia — (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus has broken the women’s 400-meter freestyle world record at the Australian swimming championships. Titmus finished in 3 minutes, 56.40 seconds in Sunday night’s final at the South Australian Aquatic Centre to improve on Katie Ledecky's previous mark of 3:56.46 that the American set at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Titmus also won gold in the the 200-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Games last year. ___More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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President Joe Biden praised Team USA for bringing a bit of unity to a pandemic weary nation as he hosted a White House celebration Wednesday with about 600 athletes from this year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing and the coronavirus-delayed Summer Games held in 2021 in Tokyo.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — (AP) — Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel highlight a 41-member U.S. swimming team that will compete at this summer's world championships in Budapest, Hungary. She will look to add to the 15 gold medals and three silvers she won at the last four world championships. Coming off five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Dressel set himself up for another busy program by winning the 50 and 100 free and 50 and 100 butterfly. Dressel earned seven gold medals during the 2017 worlds at Duna Arena, the same Budapest venue that will host the swimming competition from June 18-25. Hunter Armstrong, who set a world record in 50 backstroke in Greensboro, will also compete in the 100 back.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Caeleb Dressel, of United States, celebrates winning the gold medal the men's 50-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. ___MEDAL ALERTEmma McKeon has claimed her historic seventh swimming medal at the Tokyo Olympics with Australia’s victory in the women’s 4x100 medley relay. The American won his second gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with another strong finishing kick. ___MEDAL ALERTAustralia’s Emma McKeon has claimed the gold medal in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. ___MEDAL ALERTAmerican Caeleb Dressel has won his fourth swimming gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Emma Mckeon, of Australia, smiles after winning the gold medal in a women's 50-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David Goldman) (David Goldman)TOKYO — (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:___MEDAL ALERTEmma McKeon has claimed her historic seventh swimming medal at the Tokyo Olympics with Australia’s victory in the women’s 4x100 medley relay. The American won his second gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with another strong finishing kick. ___MEDAL ALERTAustralia’s Emma McKeon has claimed the gold medal in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. ___MEDAL ALERTAmerican Caeleb Dressel has won his fourth swimming gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle.

APTOPIX Tokyo Olympics Swimming Caeleb Dressel, of the United States, swims in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. The final day of swimming at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre is teeming with storylines, led by the world's two aquatic superpowers. If McKeon cashes in with both events, she'll become the first woman to win seven swimming medals at a single games. McKeon is one of the leaders on a mighty Australian women's team that has accounted for six of the country's seven swimming golds. “The standard for the U.S. is gold,” Dressel said.

American star Caeleb Dressel still has a shot at five gold medals.

Katie Ledecky made more history for the U.S. in the pool.

Team USA swimming has been going for gold at this year's Olympic games, with some even making history.

(AP Photo/Gregory Bull) (Gregory Bull)TOKYO — (AP) — Caeleb Dressel added a world record to his growing medal haul. Britain set a world record to win the gold. Dressel set a world record while winning his third gold of the games in the 100 butterfly. The silver went to Canada’s Kylie Masse in 2:05.42, with another Australian, Emily Seebohm, claiming the bronze in 2:06.17. The silver went to China in 3:38.86, while Australia took the bronze in 3:38.95.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Caeleb Dressel, of United States, celebrates after wining the gold medal in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Dressel won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Games with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly Saturday. About 20 minutes later, Ledecky claimed her expected gold in the 800 freestyle, though she was pushed hard by Australian rival Ariarne Titmus. Ledecky became the first female swimmer to capture six individual gold medals with her third straight Olympic title in the 800 free. Shortly after collecting his gold medal, he had to hustle back to the deck for the semifinals of the 50 freestyle, where he won his heat.

The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public.

American swimmer Katie Ledecky has won Olympic gold again in the 800 meter freestyle. She repeated her gold medal swim at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Olympics to win at the Tokyo Olympics.

Caeleb Dressel has won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly.

(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (Matthias Schrader)TOKYO — (AP) — Caeleb Dressel is expected to be the star of Day 7 at the Tokyo Games as he seeks his third gold medal in Friday night coverage of the Olympics. She’d also be the first female teenager to win an Olympic cycling gold medal. Trying for its third consecutive gold medal, the U.S. lost 10-9 to Hungary in group play on Wednesday. She'd also be the first female teenager to win an Olympic cycling gold medal. Roberts since 2019 has won three world cup titles, three world championships and has a Pan American Games gold medal.

Caeleb Dressel is expected to be the star of Day 7 at the Tokyo Games as he seeks his third gold medal in Friday night coverage of the Olympics.

Caeleb Dressel got his first individual gold medal, the Chinese women put together a record-setting relay and American Sunisa Lee won the women’s all-around gymnastics gold.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Zhang Yufei of China poses with her gold medal after winning the women's 200-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. “My coach told me I didn’t have to think too much,” Zhang said through an interpreter. “I didn’t know I was doing it until I’d finished the 200 butterfly and our coach told me, ‘You’re in the relay,'” she said. Zhang, swimming the third leg, posted the slowest time among China's four swimmers. “We were inspired by her 200 butterfly and we were excited," Li said.

Zhang Yufei had a much busier morning than she was expecting at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

The Team USA star took the top spot in the 100-meter freestyle, and his emotions spilled out in an interview afterwards.

Caeleb Dressel lived up to the hype in an Olympics where many of the U.S. favorites have faltered.

It's the sixth gold medal of Ledecky's career.

Biles' teammates applauded her decision to take care of her mental well-being. But she's not the only athlete who has spoken about the pressures of performing at the Games.

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel)TOKYO — (AP) — Lilly King believed the U.S. women's team was capable of winning every gold medal at the pool in Tokyo. That hasn't happened, but the brash breaststroker's confidence in her teammates has still been validated with multiple medals, even if they're not all gold. Halfway through the nine-day competition, the American women have claimed two golds among 11 total swimming medals. Katie Ledecky won her first gold in Tokyo in the first women's 1,500 freestyle in Olympic history on Wednesday, with teammate Erica Sullivan rallying to finish second. So far, the U.S. women have been shut out of medals in just two events: the 100 butterfly and 200 free.

The U.S. women's swimming team is pocketing plenty of medals at the Olympic pool.

APTOPIX Tokyo Olympics Swimming Katie Ledecky, of the United States, reacts after winning the women's 1500-meters freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. “It's true privilege to be at an Olympics — let alone an Olympics in the middle of a pandemic. Titmus pulled away at the end for another gold, just as she did the first time, only it wasn't Ledecky she had to worry about. “She’s a legend and she’ll forever be a legend.”Ledecky had earned the sixth gold medal of her career. “How their eyes light up when they see the gold medal,” she said, her voice choked with emotion.

Katie Ledecky will be the first to concede that her standards are almost impossible to meet, especially at this stage of her stellar swimming career.

The Australian swimmer known as the Terminator who took down Katie Ledecky at the Olympics has done it again.

APTOPIX Tokyo Olympics Swimming Katie Ledecky, of the United States, reacts after winning the women's 1500-meters freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (Matthias Schrader)TOKYO — (AP) — Katie Ledecky got her first gold medal of these Olympics, while Simone Biles pulled out of another event she came into the Games favored to win. The victory came about after Ledecky finished fifth in the 200-meter freestyle for her worst finish ever at an Olympics. “I’m just proud to bring home a gold medal to Team USA.”Biles, the American gymnastics superstar, withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. Japan is pursuing its first gold medal in baseball after the sport was restored to the Summer Games for the first time since 2008.

Katie Ledecky got her first gold medal of these Olympics, while Simone Biles pulled out of another event she came into the Games favored to win.

She did it in the first-ever Olympic women's 1,500-meter freestyle -- then she got emotional.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Katie Ledecky, of the United States, reacts after winning the women's 1500-meters freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) (Petr David Josek)TOKYO — (AP) — Finally, a gold medal in Tokyo for Katie Ledecky. Ledecky built a big lead right from the start, then worked hard to hold off American teammate Erica Sullivan’s blazing finish. Ledecky didn’t even win a medal — the first time that’s ever happened to her in an Olympic race. He won the 200 fly at the 2012 London Olympics, upsetting Michael Phelps, but was no match for the Hungarian star.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Katie Ledecky, of the United States, starts in the women's 1500-meters freestyle finalat the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. ___MEDAL ALERTJapanese swimmer Yui Ohashi has swept the women’s individual medley at the Tokyo Olympics. Great Britain then held off a late charge by Australia to win silver. Ledecky didn’t even win a medal -- the first time that’s ever happened to her at the Olympics. ___MEDAL ALERTAustralia’s women’s four set a new Olympic-best time to win the gold medal in windy conditions at Tokyo’s Sea Forest Waterway.

The biggest star of U.S. swimming has not had the start to these Olympics that she wanted. But she absolutely dominated in the 1,500 meter freestyle race.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Ariarne Titmus of Australia holds up her gold medal after winning the women's 200-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (Matthias Schrader)TOKYO — (AP) — Ariarne Titmus has defeated Katie Ledecky again at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. In fact, Ledecky didn’t even win a medal -- the first time that’s ever happened to her at the Olympics. In the longer race, Titmus conserved her energy over the first half of the race, then rallied to pass Ledecky with the second-fastest performance in history. “Obviously having a great swim in the 400 gives me confidence coming into the 200,” Titmus said.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Katie Ledecky, of United States, facts after a women's 200-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) (Petr David Josek)TOKYO — (AP) — Ariarne Titmus has beaten Katie Ledecky again at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. In fact, Ledecky didn’t even win a medal -- the first time that’s ever happened to her at the Olympics. In the longer race, Titmus conserved her energy over the first half of the race, then rallied to pass Ledecky with the second-fastest performance in history. Italy’s Federica Pellegrini of Italy finished seventh in her fifth and final Olympics.

Finally, a gold medal in Tokyo for Katie Ledecky.

APTOPIX Tokyo Olympics Swimming Katie Ledecky, of United States, swims in a women's 200-meter freestyle semifinal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Ledecky didn’t even win a medal -- the first time that’s ever happened to her at the Olympics. Titmus gave the Australian women their third individual swimming gold with a victory in the 200-meter freestyle. ___MEDAL ALERTAustralia’s women’s four set a new Olympic-best time to win the gold medal in windy conditions at Tokyo’s Sea Forest Waterway. ___MEDAL ALERTRomania’s Ancuta Bodnar and Simona Radis have won the first rowing gold medal of the Tokyo Games, in women’s double sculls.

(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (Matthias Schrader)TOKYO — (AP) — It will be another busy day at the Aquatics Centre with five swimming finals and the men's diving synchronized springboard final on Thursday in Day 5 of coverage of the Tokyo Olympics. (all times Eastern):SWIMMINGKatie Ledecky seeks another Olympic medal in the women's 4X200 meter freestyle relay as her Tokyo Olympics winds down. Medals will also be awarded in the men’s 800 meter freestyle, men’s 200 meter breaststroke and women’s 200 meter butterfly. The synchronized springboard final airs live at 2 a.m. on USA Network with an encore in primetime on NBC. The events will be aired live on CNBC at 8 p.m. with additional coverage of the BMX racing quarterfinals and the fencing women’s team foil semifinals.

Day 5 of the Tokyo Games features another busy day at the Aquatics Centre with five swimming finals and the men’s diving synchronized springboard final.

Alaska, of all places, has an Olympic champion at the pool.

The men's basketball team suffered a stunning seven-point defeat to France and the women's gymnastics team came in second behind Russia in the qualifying round.

Simone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final.

The opening ceremony is taking place Friday morning, marking the official start of the Games.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel helped the U.S. defend its title.

Races often end in a blur for Canada’s Maggie MacNeil because she wears glasses outside the pool but doesn’t use contacts or prescription goggles when swimming.

Tokyo Olympics Swimming Katie Ledecky, of the United States poses with her silver medal in the women's 400-meters freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. For the first time in a brilliant career, Ledecky wasn't the first swimmer to touch the wall in an individual event at the Olympics. It was the second-fastest time ever recorded, surpassed only by Ledecky's world record of 3:56.46 at the 2016 Rio Games. Ledecky won her only individual event at the 2012 London Games, stunningly taking gold in the 800 free as a relatively unknown 15-year-old. Those are two of three individual freestyle events that remain on Ledecky's Tokyo schedule, not to mention a relay, giving her plenty of opportunities to go down again as one of the games' biggest stars.

Katie Ledecky strolled onto the deck first, which meant she was headed to the second spot on the medal podium.

Dressel, who's been hailed as the successor to Michael Phelps, got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming.

(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (Matthias Schrader)TOKYO — (AP) — Ariarne Titmus and Luka Doncic made memorable Olympic debuts. Doncic scored 48 points in his first Olympic appearance to tie for the second most ever in men’s basketball history, leading Slovenia to a 118-100 victory over Argentina. When the countries play again it will be for the gold medal. She is likely to start Tuesday’s gold medal game, a day before her 36th birthday. The Americans lost the gold medal game 3-1 to Japan in 2008, the previous time softball was in the Olympics.

Ariarne Titmus and Luka Doncic made memorable Olympic debuts.

After years of chasing the American, Australia's Titmus took the gold — and her coach went wild.

(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (Matthias Schrader)TOKYO — (AP) — Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming Monday, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position. Dressel led off an American victory in the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay at the Tokyo Olympics, easing a bit of the U.S. sting from Ledecky's first Olympic loss. Ledecky was the defending Olympic champion and world-record holder. No one is going to come to the Olympics and catch a Katie Ledecky unprepared. Maggie MacNeil captured Canada’s first gold medal at the pool with a victory in the women’s 100 butterfly.

Australia's Ariarne Titmus narrowly edged her out of gold in the 400 meter freestyle final. Ledecky, the biggest star of U.S. swimming, has a fierce rivalry with Titmus.

(AP Photo/Martin Meissner) (Martin Meissner)TOKYO — (AP) — The Terminator knocked off Katie Ledecky at the Tokyo Olympics. Ledecky was the defending Olympic champion and world-record holder. No one is going to come to the Olympics and catch a Katie Ledecky unprepared. Still to come: Caeleb Dressel beginning his quest for six gold medals starting with the men’s 4x100 free relay. Phelps retired from competition after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and is doing commentary for American broadcaster NBC at these Olympics.

Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position: Second place.

Ledecky opened her Olympic program as the top qualifier in the 400-meter freestyle on Sunday night, setting up a showdown with Ariarne Titmus of Australia as the American star tries to defend her title. "Really great session this morning, so just trying to feed off that and get my meet rolling.”But Ledecky can expect a fight from Titmus. “I’d like to think I’ve got a bit more in the tank for the final,” the Aussie said. Titmus, the new star in Australian swimming, took down Ledecky at the 2019 world championships. Also advancing were Americans Regan Smith in second and Rhyan White in sixth, and Kylie Masse of Canada in third.

The first of their multiple showdowns in Tokyo comes in the final on Monday morning. Ledecky won the 400 free with a world-record time five years ago in Rio. Titmus, the new star in Australian swimming, took down Ledecky at the 2019 world championships. Lydia Jacoby, the first U.S. Olympic swimmer from Alaska, was second at 1:05.52. Yulia Efimova of the Russian Olympic Committee, the silver medalist in Rio, advanced to the semifinals in eighth.

Katie Ledecky opened her Olympic program as the top qualifier in the 400-meter freestyle, setting up a showdown with Ariarne Titmus of Australia.

Tokyo Olympics Beach Volleyball April Ross, left, of the United States, greets teammate, Alex Klineman, during a woman's beach volleyball match against China at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) (Petros Giannakouris)The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:___Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman have cruised to a straight-set victory over China in their Olympic beach volleyball opener. Ross is making her third appearance in the Summer Games with her third different partner. The Americans won the first set 21-17 and then took the second 21-19 over Xue Chen and Wang Xinxin. Bourne was a late substitute after Gibb’s original partner, Taylor Crabb, tested positive for COVID-19 when he arrived in Japan.

Chen Lijun kept China’s perfect record in weightlifting intact with victory in the men’s 67-kilogram class at the Tokyo Olympics.

(AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)TOKYO — (AP) — Two of America's star Olympians headline Sunday's events at the Tokyo Games as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky both begin their quests to rewrite the record books. (all times Eastern):SWIMMINGFive-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky came to Tokyo attempting to break the all-time record of eight gold medals won by a U.S. woman. In men's competition, two-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel is expected to be part of the 4x100m freestyle relay. Biles already has four Olympic gold medals and is chasing Shannon Miller's record of seven medals won by an American woman. SURFINGOne of four new sports added to the Tokyo Games is surfing, which is scheduled to begin Sunday but will be dependent on weather conditions.

Two of America's biggest stars begin their Tokyo Games on Sunday.

Chase Kalisz knows what’s coming: Pain, and lots of it in the 400-meter individual medley that gets swimming underway at the Tokyo Olympics.

A debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over U.S. medal threat Michael Andrew’s decision not to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on the eve of competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Tokyo Games have arrived at last, after a yearlong delay.

Tokyo will have no fans, but the athletes are what make the Games memorable.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Team USA CEO Sarah Hirshland about prepping for this year's Olympics in Tokyo and what the event will look like with COVID-19 precautions such as having no spectators.

Times subscribers will get a special 24-page Olympic preview section, a passport to the most unique Games ever staged, delivered to their homes Sunday.

There won’t be any reaction shots of excited, shocked or crying family members in the stands at the Tokyo Olympics.

We lost a lot last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of those things was the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

US Swimming Olympic Trials Caeleb Dressel participates in the men's 100 butterfly during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. — (AP) — America's biggest swimming stars shined brightly on the next-to-last night of the Olympic trials. Katie Ledecky blew away the field in the 800 freestyle, winning by more than 5 seconds in a race where the battle for second provided the only drama. With Phelps now retired, the burden is on Dressel and Ledecky to step up at these pandemic-delayed Olympics. She already won the 100 free at these trials.

US Swimming Olympic Trials Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men's 100 butterfly during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. — (AP) — The stars shined brightly on the next-to-last night of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Fifteen-year-old Katie Grimes outraced veteran Haley Anderson for the expected second spot at the Olympics, knocking more than 11 seconds off her personal best to touch second in 8:20.36. Tom Shields claimed the expected second spot on the U.S. team by touching next in 51.19. Rhyan White took the victory in 2:05.73, with Phoebe Bacon claiming the likely second spot in 2:06.46.

US Swimming Olympic Trials Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men's 100 butterfly during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. — (AP) — Caeleb Dressel added another event to his Olympic program in Tokyo, powering to a dominating victory in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials Saturday night. At the last world championships, Dressel became only the second swimmer after Phelps as the swimmers to win eight medals at a major international competition. With Phelps now retired, Dressel is expected to join Katie Ledecky as the biggest American swimming stars at the Olympics. ___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pnewberry1963 and his work can be found at https://apnews.com/search/paulnewberry___More AP Olympic coverage: https://www.apnews.com/OlympicGames and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports_Copyright 2021 The Associated Press.

The stars shined on the next-to-last night of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha.

Katie Ledecky’s most grueling night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials resulted in two more victories.

The Lilly King Show is headed to Tokyo.

Lilly King always seems to back up her big talk.

Katie Ledecky touched the wall far ahead of everyone else at the U.S. swimming trials.

Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Pro Swim Series meet with the world’s fastest time this year.

Katie Ledecky won the 200-meter freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet with the world’s fastest time this year.

Outside of it, the Olympic champion is pushing herself in a new endeavor to boost the profile of women’s sports. AdShe’s aiming to defend her 100 free title at the Tokyo Olympics, delayed for a year by the coronavirus pandemic. When Stanford closed its facilities last March, Manuel and training partner Katie Ledecky found a backyard pool to work out in. He failed to make it out of the preliminaries, finishing 32nd in the 100 free and 25th in the 100 breaststroke. Blake Pieroni won the men’s 100 free in 49.19 seconds.

Irvine is hosting about 240 swimmers — a mix of national team members, collegians and high schoolers — competing outdoors under strict safety guidelines at a time when COVID-19 is surging again in many parts of the country. Ryan Lochte, seeking to make his fifth Olympic team at age 36, is competing at the U.S. Open site in Sarasota, Florida. Swimmers enter the complex through a designated spot and follow a progression from the warm-up pool, competition pool, warm-down pool and exit. The number of swimmers who can be in the same lane training at the same time is limited to a maximum of four. Multiple sessions are being staged to keep the number of swimmers at the complex at one time lower.