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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]
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 first women's 1500-meter freestyle, the lack of fans, and the importance of mental health in sports.
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4 days ago · Katie Ledecky (born March 17, 1997, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American swimmer who is one of the sport’s dominant freestylers, breaking numerous records in the early 21st century. She is especially dominant in longer races, notably the 800 meters and 1,500 meters.
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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.
4 days ago · Katie Ledecky did on Saturday what she always does – win an 800m freestyle race. But this victory at the US Olympic Swimming Team Trials had added significance. The seven-time Olympic champion ...
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...
Jun 16, 2024 · INDIANAPOLIS — Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky punched her ticket to the Paris Olympics on Saturday night, finishing first in the women’s 400-meter freestyle final in 3:58.35.
