Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky marked her return to Maine by capturing a bronze medal in the Women’s 4×100 meter freestyle relay at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.
Ledecky, a native of Bethesda, Maryland, spent her summers training in Maine at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club before heading to the University of Stanford to continue her swimming career. After spending the past year training in California due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ledecky was happy to return to her roots in Maine for the Olympics.
The 24-year-old swimmer helped Team USA secure the bronze medal in the relay event, which also featured her teammates Simone Manuel, Natalie Hinds, and Erika Brown. The team finished behind Australia, who captured the gold medal, and Canada, who took silver.
Ledecky’s return to Maine was met with excitement and support from the local community, as fans gathered to watch her race and cheer her on from afar. Despite facing challenges during the past year, Ledecky’s dedication and hard work paid off as she added another medal to her already impressive collection.
After the relay event, Ledecky expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete in the Olympics and credited her teammates for their support and camaraderie throughout the competition. She also thanked her coaches, family, and fans for their unwavering support and encouragement.
As Ledecky prepares for her upcoming individual events at the Tokyo Olympics, including the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle races, fans in Maine and around the world are eager to see her continue to make waves in the pool and represent Team USA with pride.
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