Katie Ledecky is an American competitive swimmer and one of the most decorated female swimmers in history. She was born on March 17, 1997, in Washington, D.C.
Katie Ledecky gained worldwide recognition for her exceptional talent and dominance in long-distance freestyle events. She has won multiple Olympic gold medals and holds numerous world records in various freestyle distances, ranging from 200 meters to 1500 meters.
In addition to her Olympic achievements, Katie Ledecky has also had a remarkable career in World Championships and other international competitions, consistently breaking records and setting new standards for long-distance freestyle swimming.
Katie Ledecky’s dedication, work ethic, and achievements have made her one of the most respected and celebrated athletes in the world of swimming.
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Husband
She is not married. There is no information about her personal life.
Net Worth
Katie Ledecky has a net worth of $5 Million.
Achievements
Some of her notable achievements include:
- 2012 London Olympics: At just 15 years old, Ledecky won her first Olympic gold medal in the 800 meters freestyle event.
- 2016 Rio Olympics: She continued her dominance, winning four gold medals and one silver medal. She won gold in the 200, 400, and 800 meters freestyle events and was part of the gold-winning 4×200 meters freestyle relay team.
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Despite the year being 2021 due to the event’s postponement, Ledecky continued her Olympic success, winning two gold medals (in the 800 meters freestyle and the inaugural 1500 meters freestyle, which was a new event for women in these Olympics).
- 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan: Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps’ record when she won her 15th career individual world swimming title. Ledecky won the 1500-meter freestyle event by an astounding 17.04 seconds.
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