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The Latest: US swimmer Ledecky will have chance for 5 medals

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

1:30 p.m.

Katie Ledecky will have a shot at five medals at the Rio Olympics.

Despite finishing seventh in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. trials, Ledecky will anchor the women's 4x100-meter freestyle relay on Saturday at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

Amanda Weir will swim the leadoff leg, followed by Lia Neal, Allison Schmitt and Ledecky.

The 19-year-old Ledecky is already set to swim the 200, 400 and 800 free in Rio, as well as anchor the 4x200 free relay.