Who Is Katie Ledecky?

Written by James Buckley Jr. and Who HQ · Illustrated by Laurie A. Conley

Part of the Who HQ Now series

A young swimmer's journey to Olympic greatness unfolds.

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56 pages· 5,023 words· Est. 42 min read· 1000L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the inspiring journey of Katie Ledecky, who started swimming at six and became an Olympic legend by fifteen. With seven Olympic golds and nineteen World Championship titles, Katie's story is one of relentless pursuit and triumph. As she prepares for her fourth Olympics in Paris, the world watches eagerly. Will she continue to break records and inspire future generations? Discover the determination and spirit that make Katie a role model for aspiring athletes everywhere.

From the publisher

Learn how a young girl who loved being in the water became one of the greatest Olympic swimmers of all time in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics. Katie Ledecky began swimming competitively at age six after watching her mother and brother in the pool. By age fifteen, she was setting records and winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics. And with each year, Katie improved her skills and her times in the water! The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will be Katie’s fourth, and the world will be watching. With over seven Olympic gold medals, nineteen World Championship gold medals, and twenty-two overall medals at the World Aquatics Championships to her name, Katie has become the most decorated female swimmer in the world. Her charming spirit and impressive athletic skills have made Katie a popular role model for young swimmers, and everyone is eager to see what she achieves in the future.

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