How may World Championship medals does Katie Ledecky have?
Ledecky has more world championship medals than any other female swimmer, and took her tally to 22 golds when winning the 1500m freestyle title this week in Singapore.
She has Phelps’ record haul of 26 golds in her sights, while Ledecky also boasts five silvers and one bronze at the worlds for a total of 28 medals.
Ledecky first conquered the world at Barcelona 2013, winning four golds in the 400, 800 and 1500 free as well as the 4x200m freestyle relay.
How may World Championship medals does Summer McIntosh have?
McIntosh is already a seven-time champion at the long course World Championships, and also has one silver and three bronze medals for a total of 11 medals overall.
The Canadian won her first two golds at Budapest 2022 in the 200 butterfly and 400 medley, and won gold in the same two events at Fukuoka 2023.
So far in Singapore, she was won 400 freestyle, 200 medley and 200 butterfly gold, and is hoping to win five golds overall – a record she would share with Phelps if she manages it.
That would require beating Ledecky in the 800 free before she goes in the 400 IM on Sunday.