RIO DE JANEIRO -- Katie Ledecky has never felt such pain. She actually felt like she might throw up in the pool.That wasnt enough to slow the gritty teenager.Ledecky took the most challenging step toward a feat thats only been done one other time, holding off Swedens Sarah Sjostrom to win the 200-meter freestyle Tuesday and give the American star her second gold of the Olympics.Debbie Meyer is the only female swimmer to capture the three longest freestyle events at a single Olympics, winning the 200, 400 and 800 at the 1968 Mexico City Games. Now that the 200 is out of the way, Ledecky is essentially a lock to match Meyer.The 19-year-old from suburban Washington crushed the world record in the 400 and will be an overwhelming favorite in the 800, where shes the world-record holder and far faster than anyone else in the world.The 200 was the only one really in doubt.That was a really tough race and it hurt really badly, Ledecky said. Im pretty sure its the closest Ive come to throwing up in the middle of a race. Im just so glad I got my hand on the wall first and it was all worth it.Fifth at the first flip turn, a bit faster than she usually goes out, Ledecky powered to the front on the third lap and feistily fended off a hard-charging Sjostrom coming to the wall.Ledecky touched in 1 minute, 53.73 seconds. The silver went to Sjostrom in 1:54.08, while early leader Emma McKeon faded to the bronze in 1:54.92. World-record holder Federica Pelligrini of Italy was fourth.This may be the shortest race on Ledeckys program but its definitely her toughest, requiring both speed and endurance against a far more competitive field.The 200 is a much more stressful race than the 400 and 800, and it always just feels good when its over, she said. I took it out pretty fast and kind of forced everybody to try to do that. Once I was ahead I knew I wasnt going to let it out of my hands. I knew I wasnt going to be able to see most of the field on the last 50, so I just had to dig deep.Ledecky also claimed silver in the 4x100 free relay and has two more races to go, setting herself up for a medal haul that would fully live up to the enormous expectations she faced coming into the Olympics.In addition to the 800, shell likely be the anchor on the 4x200 freestyle relay, another event where the Americans are a big favorite.---Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/paul-newberry . Orlando Pace Womens Jersey .In my heart and mind Im competing for India, luge competitor Shiva Keshavan told The Associated Press in an email interview. Every day Im flooded with messages from Indians all over the world telling me they are supporting me. David Long Rams Jersey . Parker had 26 points and eight assists and San Antonio beat Toronto 112-99 Monday night. 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The Gunners title charge has faded in recent weeks, with a 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday leaving Wengers side to focus on securing a top four spot ahead of hosting West Brom on Thursday, live on Sky Sports 1. Mertesacker slams Arsenal defensive flaws Per Mertesacker slams Arsenal defensive flaws and discipline in Premier League Parlour, who won three Premier League titles during a 14-year spell with the club, says Wenger must now secure top additions in the summer in order to keep up with the likes of Manchester City next season, in what he believes will be a highly competitive campaign. Hector Bellerin of Arsenal looks dejected following the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace They will be disappointed, they had a really good chance of winning the league. They have come up short again, Parlour told Sky Sports News HQ.He needs to make some big signings, there is no doubt about that. In the summer transfer window they need to go out and get these players to put them on to the next level like City and clubs like that because it is going to be such a competitive league next year. Parlour also revealed that Wenger will analyse the disappointing draw with Palace before turning his attention to the visit of West Brom, and thinks his former club are now in a battle for a Champions League place.He said: What he used to do - he didnt say a lot after the game - he would probably do it in training the following day, so hed watch and analyse the game on the video and then call a meeting before training and get your feedback. What went wrong? Whats going wrong with the team? Youve got to put it right. Ray Parlour won three Premier League titles with Arsenal Thursday is another big game for them, they have got to be careful now of that top four. At the moment they are in fourth place. 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Liverpool under [Jurgen] Klopp with his new signings, Chelsea under a new manager, Pep Guardiola coming in, so a lot of clubs in the same position but certainly that is what they have to do. Wenger has been urged to make new signings in the summer Hell [Wenger] look around the dressing room and say to himself, have I got enough here to win the title? And hopefully, if he can buy two or three next year, he might have a chance.Watch Arsenal v West Brom this Thursday evening, live on Sky Sports 1 from 7pm. Also See: Wilshere suffers injury scare Arsenal lost title months ago Arsenal cancel 2016 Emirates Cup WATCH: Cesc not rooting for Spurs ' ' '