RIO DE JANEIRO -- Katie Ledecky was the fastest swimmer in the pool, and she brought her American teammates along for the ride.Ledecky, 19, turned in another overpowering performance to carry the United States to victory in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay late Wednesday, capturing her third gold and fourth medal overall at the Rio Olympics.The U.S. trailed through the first three legs of the race, as Sweden, China and then Australia swapped the top spot.Then, it was Ledeckys turn on the anchor leg.When she entered the pool, the Americans trailed Australia by 0.89 seconds. They won the race by 1.84 seconds.Ledecky turned in a split of 1 minute, 53.74 seconds, which was nearly 2? seconds faster than her next-fastest teammate, Allison Schmitt in 1:56.21.?Only one other swimmer in the race, Australias Emma McKeon, got within a second of Ledecky.I was prepared for any circumstance, whether we were ahead of behind, Ledecky said.Schmitt, Maya DiRado and Leah Smith joined Ledecky on the podium.The U.S. finished in 7 minutes, 43.03 seconds, with Ledecky a full body length ahead of Tamsin Cook, who touched in 7:44.87 to give Australia the silver. Canada took the bronze in 7:45.39.And get this: Ledeckys relay time was only one-hundredth of a second slower than her winning time in the 200 free the previous night.Its good consistency, I guess, she said nonchalantly.The teenager from suburban Washington has one more race to go, and it might be the biggest lock of all. Shes the world-record holder and defending Olympic champion in the 800 free.According to ESPN Stats & Information research, the U.S. has won five of six gold medals in the womens 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the Olympics since the event was introduced in 1996.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.?Danton Heinen Bruins Jersey . JOHNS, N. Danton Heinen Jersey . LOUIS -- Theres no telling how these wacky World Series games will end. http://www.cheapbruinsjerseys.info/authentic-steven-kampfer-bruins-jersey/ . The showiest items on Calgarys lot were forwards Mike Cammalleri and Lee Stempniak. Both will be unrestricted free agents this summer. Charlie Coyle Bruins Jersey . "We have always prided ourselves on the way we play defence. Having two big pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. Jake DeBrusk Jersey . Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced Wednesday that the team would assign Swedish forward Elias Lindholm to his nations team for the upcoming tournament.The batting incumbents Joe BurnsOut for 4, falling in identical fashion to the second innings of the Hobart Test, tickling a catch down the leg side.Usman KhawajaScored 106 against South Australia, and will be a certain starter for the Adelaide Test.Adam VogesWas concussed by a bouncer to the helmet, and retired hurt on 16. Will take no further part in the Shield game. Also struggling for form, and likely to be axed from the Test side.David Warner, Steven Smith, Peter Nevill and Callum Ferguson are yet to bat in this Shield round.The batting hopefuls Peter HandscombFinished the day unbeaten on 110 against New South Wales, and could be a straight swap for Voges in the Test squad.Matt RenshawScored 108 against South Australia in a typical openers innings - slow and cautious at first, and more expansive later. Could be discussed if Burns is to be dropped.Travis DeanBatted throughout the day against New South Wales to finish on 134. Another opener who may feature in discussions.Cameron BancroftCaught behind for 2. Would be a leading contender for the opening position but for a poor start to the Shield season, with scores of 20, 17, 22, 6 and 2.ddddddddddddarcus StoinisDropped at slip off Steve OKeefe on 11, caught in exactly the same spot the very next ball.Mitchell MarshLeft out of Western Australias XI due to a shoulder injury, which will not help his chances of a recall after being dropped for the Hobart Test.Other hopefuls such as Kurtis Patterson, Travis Head, Nic Maddinson and Jake Lehmann are yet to bat in this Shield round.The bowling incumbent Nathan LyonThe only one of Australias Test bowlers to be playing in this Shield round. Finished the day with 0 for 88 off 27 overs against Victoria.The bowling hopefuls Steve OKeefePicked up the wicket of Stoinis, but no others against Victoria. Finished with 1 for 65 from 25 overs.Chadd SayersWent wicketless against Queensland in Brisbane, where he bowled 25 overs and took 0 for 65. Jackson BirdTook 2 for 60 from 18 overs against Western Australia. Dismissed the prolific Michael Klinger for 5.Ashton AgarWas left out of Western Australias XI due to a calf strain. ' ' '