Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky, born March 17,1997-At The 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky born March 17,1997 is an American competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, nine-time world champion, and current world record holder in multiple events. She is the current world record-holder in the 400-, 800-, and 1,500-meter freestyle (long course). She also holds the fastest-ever times in the 500- and 1,650-yard freestyles. At the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia, Ledecky won five gold medals and broke three world records. Her wins came in the 200-, 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter freestyles and the 4×200-meter freestyle. Her world records came in the 800- and 1500-meter freestyles. Ledecky is the first swimmer to win the 200-, 400-, 800- and 1500-meter freestyles in a major competition. Ledecky was also named the female swimmer of the meet.
