Katie Ledecky Biography Flash a weekly Biography.
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Katie Ledecky continues to be absolutely unstoppable, and there's some genuinely exciting stuff happening in her world right now. As of late January, according to People magazine, Ledecky shared that she's already training pretty hard for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. That's not just casual talk—that's a future hall of famer who's already locked in on the next big stage, and honestly, it's inspiring to witness.
On the performance side, SwimSwam reports that Ledecky started 2026 off strong, swimming the second fastest 1500 freestyle in history. This comes right after she wrapped up 2025 with the fastest 1650 in history. We're talking about a swimmer who's still pushing world records at the highest level. That's the kind of competitive fire that defines legacies.
In terms of public appearances, Ledecky's got some speaking engagements lined up that show she's become way more than just a swimmer. She's speaking at Elon University as part of their Speaker Series, and the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville, New York is hosting an evening with her in February. Bruce Beck from WNBC will be moderating what they're calling an inspiring conversation with the fourteen-time Olympic medalist. She's also recently been named Catholic Health's Health and Wellness Ambassador, which tracks with her whole philosophy about healthy living.
One more thing worth mentioning—Ledecky won the 2026 Buck Dawson Author's Award, which she's receiving alongside Olympic champion Micki King and author Elaine Howley. The award recognizes her memoir "Just Add Water: My Swimming Life," which has become a New York Times bestseller. This award presentation happens in May down in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What strikes me most is that Ledecky isn't just resting on her historic achievements. She's writing books, speaking to inspire others, staying focused on 2028, and still swimming at elite levels. That's the mark of someone who understands her platform and wants to use it for something bigger.
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