Katie Ledeckyhas the most gold medals in history for a female swimmer.
Her paternal grandfather, Dr. Jaromir Ledecky PhD was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, present-day Czech Republic.
Mary Gen, Katies mother, is of Irish descent.
Katie Ledecky poses with the gold medal during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 1500m Freestyle Final on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Photo: Al Bello/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
So, exactly how old is Katie Ledecky?
In 2021 she celebrated her 24th birthday.
Katie Ledecky’s swimming career
Katie Ledecky’s family contributed significantly to her swimming passion.
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She was a Stone Ridge school record holder in every swimming event apart from the 100 meter breaststroke.
Katie was the first woman to win four individual goldmedalsin one Pan Pacific Championship in 2014.
Katie Ledecky’s Olympic trials in Omaha, Nebraska, was her first senior national competition.
Katie Ledecky doing what she does best. Photo: @TeamUSASource: Twitter
She qualified for the Olympics by coming first in the 800 meter freestyle (8:19.78).
Katie Ledecky’s 2012 Olympics participation made her the youngest American participant at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Katie Ledecky’s 2021 Olympics categories are 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m.
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She won silver in the 400m freestyle finals, losing to Australia’s Ariarne Titmus by .67.
However, shewon goldin the 1500 freestyle in 15: 37.34.
According toDistractify, the athlete is currently single and focusing on her career.
Katie started swimming at a mere 6 years of age. Photo: @katieledeckySource: Twitter
Katie Ledecky’s net worth
CelebrityNet Worth reports that the 24-year-old swimmer is worth$5 million.
Other than participating in competitions, she earns money through endorsements.
For example, she has signed a $7 million deal over six years with swimwear company TYR.
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Katie Ledecky is a successful swimmer with an unmatched record.
Holding the fastest-ever times in the women’s 1650, 1500, 1000, and 500 yard freestyle competitions.
We wish her all the best in her career and life.
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Katie Ledecky. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
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