Ledecky sets up 1st Olympic showdown with Aussie rival

[ASFN Admin]

Katie Ledecky opened her Olympic program as the top qualifier in the 400-meter freestyle, setting up a showdown with Ariarne Titmus of Australia as the American star tries to defend her title. Titmus was third-quickest in 4:01.66. Ledecky will be looking to carry forward the momentum her teammates built on the first day of the meet, when the U.S. earned six of 12 medals Sunday.

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