Katie Ledecky reacts after winning the women’s 800-meter freestyle at the 2017 national championships. In addition to helping the Cardinal win two national championships, Ledecky won eight NCAA titles, including three earlier this month. In the 500 free at the NCAA championships, Ledecky routed the field, winning by eight seconds. Read more:Alone atop U.S. swimming, Katie Ledecky is poised to conquer world championshipsMost swimmers would have peaked by Katie Ledecky’s age. Katie Ledecky becomes first Washingtonian to win AP female athlete of the yearCould fast skier Ester Ledecka and fast swimmer Katie Ledecky be distant cousins?

Source: Washington Post March 26, 2018 17:08 UTC