Sick Katie Ledecky withdraws from world championships event following first-ever loss in major meet

Katie Ledecky has withdrawn from the 200m freestyle at the world swimming championships.

Team USA made the announcement just hours before the first heats of the event Tuesday at the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.

“A decision has been made by Team USA in consultation with Katie, her coach and the team’s medical staff for her to withdraw from the 200m freestyle event on medical grounds,” National Team Managing Director Lindsay Mintenko said in a statement. “The team will determine her participation in this evening’s 1500m final later in the day.

“Katie has not been feeling well since arriving to Gwangju on July 17, and these precautionary measures are being taken to ensure her well-being and proper recovery, and to allow her to focus her energy on an abbreviated schedule.”

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