Katie Ledecky pulls off one of her swim caps after winning her fifth gold and clocking a world record in the women's 800m freestyle final. Photo: EPA
Katie Ledecky smashes own world record on her way to completing golden freestyle sweep
American 18-year-old clinches fifth gold in 800m, becoming first in history to collect four titles at one world championship meet
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Katie Ledecky pulls off one of her swim caps after winning her fifth gold and clocking a world record in the women's 800m freestyle final. Photo: EPA