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Katie Ledecky has once again found herself in the spotlight this week, not for shattering another swimming record but for the wisdom she’s shared beyond the pool. According to Fortune, Ledecky addressed Stanford’s 2025 graduating class at her alma mater just days ago, delivering a powerful message about success and competition. She told young graduates, “You don’t have to win the race. You just need to win your race,” emphasizing personal goals over constantly comparing oneself to others. This advice carries extra weight from Ledecky, who’s now a 14-time Olympic medalist and, as Fortune points out, the greatest U.S. female Olympian ever. She told the audience that her motivation comes from pushing herself towards personal bests, not just beating rivals, and cautioned the next generation about losing their focus by constantly measuring up to others. She even acknowledged the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people who challenge and motivate you—a subtle nod to the team that’s helped her achieve greatness so far.

Ledecky’s appearance at Stanford is currently one of the most prominent headlines concerning her this week, making the rounds in major business and sports media for its long-term significance. Her counsel to focus on process, not podium, and to seek personal growth over comparisons, is already being picked up as classic Ledecky wisdom.

While buzz was swirling on social media with posts from students, faculty, and fellow Olympians applauding her speech, there’s been no controversy, no injury, and no rumor of her stepping away from the sport. Instead, everything coming out in the past 48 hours signals a period of leadership, mentorship, and steady preparation for what’s next. To date, there’s no word from USA Swimming about upcoming competition appearances, but the consensus is that Ledecky remains in peak form, balancing advocacy, public speaking, and training as the 2028 LA Olympics slowly come into view.

There’s also been reflection on her fierce rivalry with Ariarne Titmus. With Titmus announcing her retirement in a widely covered emotional video this week, Swimming World Magazine highlighted how their Olympic battles defined an era of women’s distance swimming. However, Ledecky has remained gracious in public, focusing her commentary on the future of the sport rather than rehashing rivalries.

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