Olympics-Ledecky takes care of business, books ticket to Tokyo

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Katie Ledecky took care of business securing her ticket to Tokyo on Monday with yet another dominating win in the 400 metres freestyle at the U.S.

Jun 14, 2021; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Katie Ledecky celebrates after winning the women's 400m freestyle final during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Swimming competition at CHI Health Center Omaha. PHOTO: Reuters/ Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY SportsShare this contentThe world record holder and gold medallist at the Rio Olympics, Ledecky made it look effortless in front of a cheering crowd, taking the lead from the first stroke and cruising home in a time of four minutes, 1.

"It's just a great feeling to be here and lock in my spot," said Ledecky during her poolside interview."I thought it was a lot faster, I was a little surprised by the time.AdvertisementThe 400m marked the start of a busy week for the 24-year-old who will also contest the 200m, 800m and 1,500m freestyles as she prepares for an assault on the Olympic podium.

In other finals, two teenagers grabbed the Olympic spots in the women's 100m butterfly, 18-year-old Torri Huske getting to the wall first in front of 16-year-old Claire Curzan. Michael Andrew, who turned professional at 14, qualified for his first Olympics at the age of 22 by winning the men's 100m breaststroke in 58.73, just 1/100th of a second ahead of Andrew Wilson.

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I'm sorry but, The athletes who are going to the Tokyo Olympics are selfish devils who don't care what happens to others for their own benefit. we Japanese people hate them very much and we Japanese citizens are very annoyed by the Olympics. Do not come to Japan.

I'm sorry but, The athletes who are going to the Tokyo Olympics are selfish devils who don't care what happens to others for their own benefit. we Japanese people hate them very much and we Japanese citizens are very annoyed by the Olympics. Do not come to Japan.

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