Heading into the 2012 London Olympics, much of the focus on the United States swimming team was on the head-to-head battle between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. On Monday, however, it was the other ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 4, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 4, 2012, swimming in what was hailed as the ...

Katie Ledecky is a household name. Her career résumé — 14 Olympic medals, including nine gold, 21 World Championships medals, 16 world records, and 37 American records — has not only solidified her as ...