Swimmer Katie Ledecky: Pics Of The 5-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

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July 13, 2021 12:43AM EDT

Katie Ledecky made her debut at the 2012 London Olympics, taking home four gold medals during her first games. She also holds 15 World Championship medals, making her the most-celebrated female swimmer in history. See pics of the tour de force.

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Katie Ledecky: Pics Of The Olympic Swimmer

Katie Ledecky: Pics Of The Olympic Swimmer
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Swimmer Katie Ledecky made her Olympic debut at the 2012 London Olympics, making a splash as the youngest athlete of the U.S. delegation at the age of 15. What’s more, Katie took home four Olympic gold medals during her first games — even breaking a world record during the women’s 800-meter freestyle. The swimmer also holds 15 World Championship medals, making her the most decorated female swimmer in history. Swipe through for photos of the tour de force!

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Katie Ledecky Competes In Indiana

Katie Ledecky Competes In Indiana
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Katie Ledecky competes for the International Swimming League at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 5, 2019.

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Katie Ledecky Comes In 2nd In South Korea

Katie Ledecky Comes In 2nd In South Korea
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Katie Ledecky looks sullen as she comes in second during the women’s 400 meter freestyle final at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea on July 21, 2019.

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Katie Ledecky Competes In South Korea

Katie Ledecky Competes In South Korea
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Katie Ledecky at the women’s 1500 meter heat at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea on July 22, 2019. 

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Katie Ledecky Prepares To Compete In South Korea

Katie Ledecky Prepares To Compete In South Korea
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Katie Ledecky prepares to compete in the women’s 800 meter heat at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea on July 26, 2019. 

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Katie Ledecky Wins A Freestyle In South Korea

Katie Ledecky Wins A Freestyle In South Korea
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Katie Ledecky gives a thumbs up after after winning the women’s 800 meter freestyle final at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea on July 26, 2019.

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