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McIntosh-Ledecky clash would be Olympic highlight
What has the potential to be the most dramatic head-to-head competition at the Paris Olympics might not happen.
Bruce Penton
July 22, 2024
Canada's Summer McIntosh, only 17, recently snapped American Katie Ledecky's winning streak in the 800-metre freestyle and if the two were to face off in the Olympic pool on Saturday, Aug. 3, when the 800-metre final is scheduled, it would be must-see TV.
But it's unlikely to happen, since Toronto's McIntosh is apparently not going to compete in the 800 metres, leaving the gold medal virtually unchallenged around the neck of Ledecky.
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