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Katie Ledecky. Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky (born March 17, 1997) is an American competitive swimmer. She has won seven Olympic gold medals and 21 world championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer. She has won a world record 16 individual gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships. [6]
Jul 8, 2024 · Katie Ledecky is among the greatest professional swimmers in history. The Maryland native began swimming competitively at age 6. After earning a berth on the U.S. Olympic Team at age 15, she set...
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With seven Olympic gold medals and 21 World Championship titles, Katie Ledecky is one of the swimming's all-time greats. Having sprung to fame by winning 800m freestyle gold at London 2012 as a 15-year-old, the American has gone on to become Olympic champion at every distance from 200m to 1500m.
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Aug 17, 2021 · Watch Katie Ledecky, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist and record-breaking swimmer, talk to Judy Woodruff about her achievements and challenges in Tokyo. She shares her views on the 1,500-meter freestyle, Simone Biles, and women's sports.
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Jun 23, 2024 · The seven-time Olympic champion became the first woman to win four titles in a single event at the US trials, according to USA Swimming, clocking home in 8:14.12 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to...
Jul 31, 2021 · Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in suburban Maryland, Ledecky made her Olympic debut at 15, at the 2012 London Games. She stunned the swim world by winning gold in the 800m, setting a fast...
Jul 30, 2021 · TOKYO — Katie Ledecky concluded her Tokyo Olympics with another gold medal in an event she has dominated her entire career, the 800-meter freestyle. She clocked in at 8 minutes 12.57 seconds ...
