Katie Ledecky: how she became one of the greatest swimmers in history
Michael Ledecky recalls the moment when his younger sister Katie beat him in a 200m freestyle swim, leaving him puzzled yet proud. Despite being a dedicated swimmer and high-achieving student, he realized Katie was the more talented athlete. Unbeknownst to him at the time, Katie would go on to become one of the greatest swimmers in history, breaking numerous records and winning multiple Olympic gold medals.Their competitive relationship extended beyond swimming, with Katie consistently outperforming Michael in various competitions. As Katie continued to excel in swimming, setting national age group records and dominating at the Olympic level, Michael couldn't help but be proud of her accomplishments.From her humble beginnings as a "truly mediocre swimmer" at a private girls' school...