Latest Olympic news, Aug. 10: Overpowering Ledecky performance gives U.S. gold

United States' Allison Schmitt, Leah Smith, Maya DiRado and Katie Ledecky, from left, hold up their gold medals during the women's 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay medals ceremony during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. United States' Allison Schmitt, Leah Smith, Maya DiRado and Katie Ledecky, from left, hold up their gold medals during the women's 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay medals ceremony during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

By Associated Press August 11, 2016 27 min read

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Katie Ledecky was the fastest swimmer in the pool, and she brought her American teammates along for the ride.

The 19-year-old turned in another overpowering performance to carry the United States to victory in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay late Wednesday, capturing her third gold and fourth medal overall at the Rio Olympics.