On Thursday, Katie Ledecky set yet another record when the women’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay team from Team USA took home the silver medal.
With 13 medals, the 27-year-old became the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history. Her most recent victory ended a tie she had with Dara Torres, Jenny Thompson, and swimmer Natalie Coughlin.
In the demanding 1500m freestyle on Wednesday, the Maryland native claimed her eighth gold medal and her 12th overall. Ledecky tied Thompson for the most gold medals won by a female swimmer in Olympic history when she completed the event in an Olympic record time of 15:30.02.
Ledecky told reporters that she allowed her thoughts to roam and considered all the people who had contributed to her current situation as she was swimming.
“And during the race, I kind of let my mind wander, remembering everyone who has trained with me.” Was like thinking about them and chanting their names in my brain. I love you guys, my Florida crew—all those Florida boys who challenged me every day. I know I often make your life difficult, but you guys really made my life easy today. I really appreciate it.
The 27-year-old swimmer had another opportunity to increase her medal total on Thursday.
Ledecky, Claire Weinstein, Paige Madden, and Erin Gemmell represented Team USA in the 4 × 200m freestyle relay, finishing second behind Australia.
Ledecky became the most decorated American woman in Olympic history and the most decorated woman of any nation in swimming history with the team’s victory, which brought her 13 medals overall. She is only ahead of Michael Phelps, who has 28 medals.
Ledecky has one more chance to increase her medal total as swimming draws to a close. On Saturday, she’ll participate in the 800m freestyle.
Ledecky intends to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, despite the fact that this is her fourth Olympics overall, in Paris.
“Yes, my statement that I would love to compete in Los Angeles hasn’t changed over the last few months or years has been consistent.”
Katie, congratulations! You are history’s greatest.
After 14 years, the woman delivered quadruplets who are identical to each other: Here’s how the girls appear now
Rare occurrences are just that, rare. In a world where the likelihood of twins hovers around a mere 2%, and the chances of quadruplets are as slim as finding a needle in a haystack, the story of Julia defied all odds. Fourteen years ago, during her routine ultrasound, Julia received news that would change her life forever – she was carrying not one, not two, but four embryos in her womb simultaneously.
The complexity of the situation was apparent from the start. The four children were developing in the same placenta, presenting a host of potential health risks. Julia was confronted with the daunting prospect of uncertainty surrounding the health of her babies at birth. Despite recommendations to terminate the pregnancy for the sake of her own health and the presumed well-being of the children, Julia stood firm in her decision to see it through.
After a tense wait, Julia underwent a caesarean section, and to everyone’s relief, all four girls were born healthy. Though two of them initially had lower birth weights, their resilience prevailed as they quickly caught up to their counterparts. Yet, what truly captivated those around them was not merely the fact that Julia gave birth to quadruplets, but the astonishing resemblance shared by all four girls.
Their striking similarity became a hallmark of their identity, with even the closest of observers struggling to discern differences among them. From their features to their mannerisms, the girls seemed almost interchangeable. They even took to wearing identical glasses, further blurring the lines of individuality.
Despite the constant scrutiny and curiosity from others, the girls embraced their shared appearance. In fact, it became a source of pride and distinction for them. Their uncanny likeness catapulted them into the spotlight, attracting attention from various quarters, including offers for collaborations with renowned clothing brands.
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