There’s no doubt that every athlete that manages to earn a spot at the Olympics is incredible. That said, there are some who especially stand out. In the gymnastics world, Simone Biles is one of those people. But in the swimming world, it’s Katie Ledecky who people can’t stop talking about — or making tweets about, for that matter. If you’ve been following her journey, you’ll know exactly why that’s the case.
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For example, Ledecky, who just earned her 8th gold medal, continues to break impressive records. But that’s not the best part: The original record holder for much of them is… herself! In fact, she’s now known as one of the best women swimmers to ever compete. As a result, folks online have created some hilarious tweets about this legendary athlete. So, keep scrolling to see them for yourself!
1. Hey, she’s going the wrong way!
Oh… wait a second…
2. A truly humbling experience, indeed.
For Katie Ledecky, on the other hand, it must feel fantastic!
3. Now that you mention it…
This would explain a lot.
4. “What? Like it’s hard?”
So, did we mention that Katie Ledecky is an absolute legend?
5. We love to see it!
You know history is about to be made.
6. That feeling when you lose your record… to yourself!
Only current Katie Ledecky can beat past Katie Ledecky.
7. Oh, the struggles of competing against an icon.
It can’t be easy!
8. Not a single competitor in sight!
“Where did everyone go?” Katie Ledecky at the end of every race, probably.
9. USA!
Peak patriotism takes place during the Olympics.
10. If you look below, you’ll see a single image that summarizes the degree of Ledecky’s talent…
Yep, that sums it up!
Remember when I said that Ledecky has become known as one of the best women’s swimmers ever to compete? We understand why! At 27 years old, her long list of accomplishments is remarkable to say the least. With this in mind, we can’t wait to see what record she breaks next!
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