It’s Katie Ledecky of the United States against Summer McIntosh of Canada in the final of the 800-meter freestyle, probably the most anticipated race at the swimming world championships in Singapore

Katie Ledecky showed she is still the gold standard in the 800 metres freestyle after ending Summer McIntosh's bid for five individual titles while fending off Australian surprise package Lani Pallister at the world championships on Saturday.

In Thursday’s edition of CBC Sports’ daily newsletter, we break down the most anticipated race of the swimming world championships: Summer McIntosh vs. Katie Ledecky in the 800-metre freestyle.