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Katie Ledecky

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Katie Ledecky

American swimmer

Combster Pulse

Born

Mar 17, 1997 (28 years old)

Height

6'0" (1.83 m)

Biography

Born in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 17, 1997, Katie Ledecky is a Pisces by zodiac sign and is currently 28 years old. Standing at a height of 6 feet 0 inches, Katie Ledecky has made their mark as an athlete. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like Stanford University, and the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart.

Over the course of their career, they have been honored with numerous accolades, including the Associated Press Athlete of the Year, Maryland Women's Hall of Fame and the L'Équipe Champion of Champions.

Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky is an American competitive swimmer. Having won 7 Olympic gold medals and 15 world championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer, she is widely considered to be the greatest female swimmer of all time. Ledecky is the world record holder in the women's 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter freestyle. She also holds the fastest-ever times in the women's 500-, 1000-, 1500-, and 1650-yard freestyle events.