Rio 2016 Olympics: On Day 2, an Olympic record for Katie Ledecky

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Bethesda teen sets mark in the 400-meter freestyle; horrific crash mars women’s road race.

American Katie Ledecky gets a hug from teammate Leah Smith after Ledecky set a world record and won gold in the 400m freestyle. Smith won the bronze. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post

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