Katie Ledecky just can’t stop making history

When you’re the most decorated swimmer in history, it’s a little difficult to keep topping yourself.

When you’re the most decorated women’s swimmer in history, it’s a little difficult to keep topping yourself. And yet, somehow Katie Ledecky always does. The list of accomplishments she added to her already-incredibly-long resumé on Saturday night had to be witnessed to be believed. By winning the 800-meter freestyle in an epic matchup against rival Ariarne Titmus of Australia, Ledecky: • Tied Soviet Union gymnast Larisa Latynina for the most Olympic gold medals won by a woman (9)• Won the 800-meter freestyle at the Olympics for the fourth straight Olympics, becoming the second swimmer ever to win the same race in four straight Games. The only other is Michael Phelps.• Added to her record as the most decorated American female in Olympics history And yes, she’s keeping track even if it’s not what she thinks about right before a race. “The four times one (record) is the one that means the most to me,” she told reporters after the race. “August 3 is the day I won in 2012, and I didn’t want August 3 to be a day I didn’t like, moving forwards. Kinda felt like I put a lot of pressure on myself. So, I’m happy I got the job done.”