American swimmer who has won nine Olympic gold medals and holds world records in the 800m, 1500m, and other distance freestyle events.
Background
Born in Washington, DC, Ledecky won her first major race at the 2012 US Olympic Trials at age 15 and went on to win 800m gold at the London Olympics that year.
Career
She won four golds at Rio 2016, two at Tokyo 2020, and two at Paris 2024, where she also won the 800m for a fourth consecutive Games. She has set world records repeatedly in the 800m and 1500m freestyle.
Style of play
A distance freestyler with a high stroke rate, Ledecky combines aerobic capacity with a strong second half of races. She often pulls away from the field in the back half.
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