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Ledecky wins most challenging event with gritty performance

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Katie Ledecky has never felt such pain. She actually felt like she might throw up in the pool.

That wasn't enough to slow the gritty teenager.

Ledecky took the most challenging step toward a feat that's only been done one other time, holding off Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom to win the 200-meter freestyle Tuesday and give the American star her second gold of the Olympics.

Debbie Meyer is the only female swimmer to capture the three longest freestyle events at a single Olympics, winning the 200, 400 and 800 at the 1968 Mexico City Games.