Katie Ledecky
Competitive swimmer; Olympic gold medalist
Born
March 17th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This swimmer achieved prominence by excelling in distance freestyle events. Dominated the 800m and 1500m freestyle at the 2012 London Olympics at the age of 15, winning gold in the 800m. Set multiple world records in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle. Continued success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, securing four gold medals and one silver. Achieved another gold in the 800m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Recognized for unparalleled endurance and technique in swimming competitions.
Winning five gold medals at the Olympics
Setting multiple world records in freestyle events
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