Age: 15
Sport: Swimming
While Olympic teammate Missy Franklin might be getting the most press and limelight for women’s swim, Katie Ledecky isn’t far behind. As the youngest Olympian on the U.S. team, she will be swimming the 800 Freestyle in London, which many are looking to her to win. She’s also making her mom—a former college-level swimmer—mighty proud. Upon winning the 800 free at the trials, Katie was ecstatic at the opportunity to
...moreAge: 15
Sport: Swimming
While Olympic teammate Missy Franklin might be getting the most press and limelight for women’s swim, Katie Ledecky isn’t far behind. As the youngest Olympian on the U.S. team, she will be swimming the 800 Freestyle in London, which many are looking to her to win. She’s also making her mom—a former college-level swimmer—mighty proud. Upon winning the 800 free at the trials, Katie was ecstatic at the opportunity to represent the red, white and blue. “It’s unreal,” she told the Washington Post. “It’s unbelievable.”
