Olympics 2012: Checking in on the D.C., Maryland and Virginia athletes

Checking in on athletes from the District, Maryland and Virginia in the London Olympics

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Katie Ledecky (Bethesda) won her qualifying heat in the 800-meter freestyle, finishing in 8 minutes, 23.84 seconds for the third-fastest time overall. She’ll try to dethrone 2008 gold medalist Rebecca Adlington of Britain in Friday’s final.

Kate Ziegler (Great Falls) finished in 8:37.38 to place 21st in qualifying, missing out on the final.