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Katie Ledecky, of the United States, starts the women's 800-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Katie Ledecky wins 2nd Tokyo Olympics gold medal, in 800-meter freestyle

Associated Press

Ariarne Titmus of Australia rests after winning the final of the women's 400-meters freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Coach Dean Boxall produces meme-worthy celebration after Ariarne Titmus’ upset over Katie Ledecky

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Katie Ledecky congratulates Katie Grimes after the women's 800 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Katie Ledecky says 15-year-old Katie Grimes is the future, and the future is now

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

This July 27, 2019, file photo shows gold medalist United States' Katie Ledecky posing with her medal following the women's 800m freestyle final at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Ledecky is a native of Bethesda, Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C. and among at least 40 D.C.-area swimmers are taking part in the Tokyo Olympics swimming trials, hopeful to go for the gold as part of Team USA. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) **FILE**

In the water: Why the DMV area spawns a deep pool of Olympic-level swimmers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Katie Ledecky competes in the women's 200 meter freestyle prelim race at the TYR Pro Swim Series swim meet Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Mission Viejo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Katie Ledecky wins 200 free with world’s fastest time

Associated Press

This July 27, 2019, file photo shows gold medalist United States' Katie Ledecky posing with her medal following the women's 800m freestyle final at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Ledecky is a native of Bethesda, Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C. and among at least 40 D.C.-area swimmers are taking part in the Tokyo Olympics swimming trials, hopeful to go for the gold as part of Team USA. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) **FILE**

Katie Ledecky dives back into competitive water in preparation for Tokyo Olympics

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

This July 27, 2019, file photo shows gold medalist United States' Katie Ledecky posing with her medal following the women's 800m freestyle final at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Ledecky is a native of Bethesda, Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C. and among at least 40 D.C.-area swimmers are taking part in the Tokyo Olympics swimming trials, hopeful to go for the gold as part of Team USA. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) **FILE**

Ledecky wins easily in 1st major swim meet amid pandemic

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

United States' Katie Ledecky reacts after her women's 1500m heat at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, Monday, July 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Katie Ledecky withdraws from 200 free at worlds due to illness

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Anastasija Sevastova, of Latvia, during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, in New York. Serena Williams was named The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Serena voted AP Female Athlete of the Year for 5th time

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2016, file photo, United States' Katie Ledecky shows off her gold medal during the ceremony for the women's 200-meter freestyle final during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ledecky is turning pro. The five-time Olympic gold medalist announced on Twitter that she is giving up her final two years of eligibility at Stanford, though she will continue to train at the West Coast school as she works toward her degree. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File) **FILE**

Katie Ledecky turning pro, will keep training at Stanford

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 25, 2017, file photo, United States' Katie Ledecky reacts after winning the gold medal in the women's 1500-meter freestyle final during the swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Ledecky was named The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)

Katie Ledecky swims to AP Female Athlete of the Year honors

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Italy’s Federica Pellegrini kisses her gold medal as U.S. silver medal winner Katie Ledecky (left) looks on after the women’s 200-meter freestyle final on Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Katie Ledecky loses for first time at world championships

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

United States' gold medal winner Katie Ledecky is flanked by Italy's bronze medal winner Simona Quadarella, right, and Spain's silver medal winner Mireia Belmonte during the ceremony after the women's 1500-meter freestyle final during the swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Katie Ledecky breezes to 3rd worlds gold, brash Lilly King wins again

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky, left, hands her medals to Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, to hold before she threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Katie Ledecky throws out first pitch as Nationals host Orioles

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky preparing to toss out the ceremonial first pitch at Game One of the NLDS in Nationals Park in 2014. The Bethesda, Md., native will throw out the first pitch at the Orioles-Nationals game in Nats Park on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Image via MLB.com video screen grab.

Katie Ledecky, Olympic record-smashing swimmer, to toss first pitch at Wednesday’s Nationals game

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

United States' Katie Ledecky celebrates after the women's 800-meter freestyle final during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Katie Ledecky sweeps freestyles with 800-meter world record

Associated Press

United States' Michael Phelps, left, jokes with his teammate James Feigen during a swimming training session prior to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NBC brings the Cold War back to the Olympics

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2012, file photo, United States' Katie Ledecky poses on the podium with her gold medal in the women's 800-meter freestyle swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Ledecky has been the world record holder in the 1,500-meter freestyle for almost three years, but the metric mile has never been part of the Olympic program for women. The longest event the 19-year-old can tackle at the Summer Games is the 800 free. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

Katie Ledecky won’t have chance to win Olympic gold medal in one of best events

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Bethesda's Katie Ledecky is poised to be one of the biggest stars at the Rio Olympics, but there's nothing flashy about her away from the pool. She has yet to get her driver's license, enjoys playing board games, is a fan of Bruce Springsteen, and has no plans to cash in on her expected success. (Associated Press Photographs)

Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky shies away from spotlight, focused on Rio Olympics

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press