OLYMPICS LIVE BLOG: DAY 8 UPDATES, NEWS<\/strong><\/em><\/a> |<\/strong><\/em> TOKYO GAMES EVENT CENTRE: SCHEDULE, RESULTS, MEDAL TALLY<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The American bounced back to claim gold in the 1500m, before the pair squared off once again in the 800m<\/a>.<\/p>\n While some American fans attempted to paint the Aussie as a villain, the pair were full of adulation for each other's performances.<\/p>\n Titmus posted a photo of the pair on Instagram after her silver in that event, which was won by Ledecky.<\/p>\n "Tough race to finish my program here in Tokyo!" she said.<\/p>\n "I'm over the moon to have stood on the podium one last time after clocking a PB in the 800 free – thank you everyone for all your love and support it means everything!"<\/p>\n Ledecky fired back in the comments.<\/p>\n "Amazing week!! A thrill to race you and big congrats. Enjoy every moment back home," she said.<\/p>\n Hopefully the pair can keep the rivalry going in Paris in three years' time.<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em> clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n