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O'Callaghan equals Thorpe’s world championship gold record

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Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan has matched Ian Thorpe’s 11 world championship golds after anchoring Australia to victory in the 4x200m freestyle relay, holding off Katie Ledecky in the final leg.

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  • Mollie O'Callaghan equals Ian Thorpe's record of 11 world championship gold medals.
  • O'Callaghan anchored the 4x200m freestyle relay, holding off Katie Ledecky. 5s
  • The gold medal win adds to Australia's success in women's swimming. 12s
  • O'Callaghan says she has not focused on the record, preferring to focus on her own performance. 22s
  • She has the chance to surpass Thorpe's record in the 100m freestyle event. 31s
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