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Katie Ledecky Becomes Most Decorated American Female Olympian

Katie Ledecky starts the Women's 400 freestyle finals heat Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

American swimming icon Katie Ledecky has made headlines as one of the US flagbearers at the closing ceremony in Paris. Ledecky's remarkable performance at the Games has solidified her status as a legendary athlete, with a total of 14 Olympic medals to her name, making her the most decorated American female Olympian in history.

During the parade, Ledecky expressed her enthusiasm for potentially competing in the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 2028, aiming to secure a 10th gold medal at the age of 31. She emphasized her focus on taking each year as it comes and giving her best effort in every competition.

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