Only, the girls wanted Ledecky to hold the camera, not pose for it. What was the first thing Katie Ledecky did when she climbed out of the Olympics Aquatics Stadium pool Sunday night after making history? “Pure happiness,” said Ledecky after winning the 400-meter freestyle by the approximate length of a ride at Raging Waters. Here’s hoping America can enjoy more sweet moments like Sunday, after the medal ceremony, when fans offered two American flags for Ledecky and Smith to carry. By then, several thousand screaming fans weren’t cheering for a win, they were cheering for a world record, and once again, Ledecky gave them both.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 08, 2016 05:03 UTC