Olympics-'The Ledecky Show' lights up U.S. Olympic swimming trials


Jun 16, 2021; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (editorÕs note, in camera motion blur) Katie Ledecky swims in the WomenÕs 1500m Freestyle Finals during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Swimming competition at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - It was the 'Katie Ledecky show' at the United States Olympic swimming trials on Wednesday as she stormed to two decisive wins in the 200 metres and 1,500m freestyle in just over an hour.

Ledecky, who had booked her Tokyo ticket by winning the 400m free on Monday, took on her toughest test of the week in the Omaha pool by racing in the two finals, adding two more events to her Olympic programme.

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