Career Overview
Katie Ledecky has dominated women's distance swimming since her teenage years. Her performances in freestyle events have set new standards in the sport, with margins of victory often measured in pool lengths rather than seconds.
Born
March 17, 1997
Washington, D.C.
Records & Achievements
Notable Records
- World Record holder in 800m and 1500m freestyle
- Most individual gold medals in women's swimming at Olympics
- Most individual titles at World Championships
- Longest active streak of world records in swimming
Major Awards
- 7x Olympic Gold Medals
- 19x World Championship Gold Medals
- Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year
- 5x USA Swimming Athlete of the Year