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United States' swimmer Katie Ledecky, right, poses for a photo with fans ahead of the final night of racing at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. Ledecky won five gold medals at the 2015 championships. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky stamps herself as favorite in 2016 Summer Olympics

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

United State's Katie Ledecky reacts after setting a world record during her heat in the women's 1500m at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Katie Ledecky wins fifth gold medal at world championships with world-record swim

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

United States' Katie Ledecky is congratulated by her teammate Missy Franklin, right, after winning the gold medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Ledecky, Lochte earn golds for US at world swimming meet

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. points into the crowd after she set a new world record in her women's 1500m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. Ledecky won the race setting a new world record of 15 minutes, 28.36 seconds.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky star of show at USA Swimming awards banquet

By Rachel Cohen - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. smiles after she set a new world record in her women's 1500m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. Ledecky won the race setting a new world record of 15 minutes, 28.36 seconds.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky repeats as USA Swimming athlete of year

Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. smiles after she set a new world record in her women's 1500m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. Ledecky won the race setting a new world record of 15 minutes, 28.36 seconds.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky ready for a break after starring at Pan Pacifics

By John Pye - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. points into the crowd after she set a new world record in her women's 1500m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. Ledecky won the race setting a new world record of 15 minutes, 28.36 seconds.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky completes Pan Pacs sweep with 1,500 world record

By John Pye - Associated Press

Michael Phelps of the U.S. swims in his men's 100m butterfly heat at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Phelps wins gold, Ledecky breaks 400 world record

By John Pye - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. right, and team mate Cierra Runge embrace after Ledecky set a new world record in her women's 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. Ledecky set a new world record of 3:58.37 ahead of Runge and Lauren Boyle of New Zealand.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky breaks own world record in 400 freestyle

By John Pye - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. swims during her women's 200m freestyle at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Katie Ledecky wins pair of races on opening night at Pan Pacifics

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United States' Katie Ledecky holds up her gold medal after winning the women's 800-meter freestyle swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Katie Ledecky picks Stanford to continue swimming career

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Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky to attend Stanford

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Monday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Allison Schmitt, center, along with Katie Ledecky, left, and Kathleen Baker, look at their times following the women's 200-meter freestyle finals at the Austin Grand Prix wwim meet, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in Austin, Texas. Schmitt won in 1 minute, 57.71 seconds. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

Ledecky wins 800 free at Austin Grand Prix

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Katie Ledecky smiles at her teammates after competing in the final round of the women's 1650 yard freestyle race en route to a new American record with a time of 15:15.17 at the swimming Winter National Championships Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Knoxville, Tenn. Ledecky broke the old record of 15:24.35 set by Katie Hoff in 2008. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Katie Ledecky sets latest record at Winter Nationals

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the United States smiles as she holds her gold medal after winning the Women's 400m freestyle final at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, July 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Katie Ledecky named U.S. Olympic SportsWoman of Year

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

Katie Ledecky of the United States smiles as she holds her gold medal after winning the Women's 400m freestyle final at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, July 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Katie Ledecky named USA Swimming athlete of year

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Missy Franklin of the United States rests in the water as he teammates, from left: Karlee Bispo, Shannon Vreeland and Katie Ledecky celebrate after winning the gold medal in the Women's 4x200m freestyle relay final at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Katie Ledecky gets third gold at world championships with U.S. relay win

The Washington Times

Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women's 1500m freestyle final at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Ledecky set a new word record of 15:36.53. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Katie Ledecky sets world record in 1,500 meter freestyle

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press