Katie Ledecky broke another record on Thursday after Team USA won a silver medal in the women’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay.
The 27-year-old is now the most decorated woman in Olympic swimming history with 13 medals. This latest win broke her tie with swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson, and Dara Torres.
The Maryland native won her eighth gold and 12th overall medal on Wednesday in the 1500m freestyle. She finished the race in record time – 15:30.02 – tying Thompson for the most gold medals by any female swimmer in Olympic history.
While swimming, Ledecky told reporters she let her mind wander and thought about everyone who helped her get to where she is today.
“And I kind of let my mind wander during the race, thinking of all the people that have trained with me. Was kind of like saying their names in my head and thinking about them. To my Florida crew, all those Florida boys that pushed me every day, I love you guys. I mean, I know I make your life hard a lot of days, but you guys made my life a lot easier today, so thank you so much.”
On Thursday, 27-year-old swimmer Katie Ledecky had another chance to add to her medal count.
Team USA, made up of Ledecky, Claire Weinstein, Paige Madden, and Erin Gemmell, competed in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay and finished second, behind Australia.
This win gave Ledecky her 13th medal, making her the most decorated American woman in Olympic history and the most decorated woman swimmer in the world. Only Michael Phelps, with 28 medals, has more than her.
As swimming events come to an end, Katie Ledecky still has one more chance to add to her medal collection. She will compete in the 800m freestyle on Saturday.
Even though the Paris Olympics is Ledecky’s fourth Olympics, she hopes to compete in the Los Angeles games in 2028.
“Yeah, I’ve been consistent these last few months and these last few years in saying that I would love to compete in LA, and that hasn’t changed.”
Congratulations, Katie! You are the greatest of all time.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Melts Hearts in Rare Video, Leaving Fans in Tears
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are known for keeping their family life private, especially when it comes to their daughter, Daisy Dove. However, the proud parents occasionally share glimpses into their little girl’s world, much to the delight of fans.
Katy Perry, 39, shared a TikTok video, featuring her 3½-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, whom she shares with fiancé Orlando Bloom. In the clip, Daisy helps her mom sign autographs.
“The smallest member of team KP insisted on lending a hand (and a sharpie) 🌼✍🏼 maybe you’ll get a DD 143 exclusive, lucky you,” Perry captioned the video, referencing her upcoming seventh studio album, 143.
In the video, only their arms are visible as they sign promo photos for Perry’s 143 era, keeping their faces off-camera.
Fans were thrilled to see Daisy helping out her mom, and the comments section quickly filled with admiration. “THIS IS SOOOO CUTEEE,” one fan exclaimed, while another shared they were “in tears” over Katy’s heartwarming mention of her daughter.
The idea of getting an autograph from Daisy had fans excited as well. “OMG, I need a Daisy signed one,” wrote one fan. Another added, “Adorable, and she does the job very well,” while someone else noted, “What a lovely moment captured!”
Perry and Bloom, 47, choose not to share Daisy’s face on social media, but in a recent interview, Perry gave a glimpse into her daughter’s current interests. “Daisy’s really into Hello Kitty right now,” Perry shared as she pulled out a watch featuring the character.
Daisy turned 4 on August 26.
Katy Perry once again sparked speculation as she made an appearance at the Billboard Women in Music event. Dressed in a striking red outfit, Perry captured the attention of fans and media, fueling excitement and curiosity about her bold fashion choice.
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