Friday August 3rd I was watching the Olympics and was amazed when I watched 15 year-old Katie Ledecky win gold in the 800m freestyle. I then read an article today about her victory to learn more about her. She is the youngest athlete in London and narrowly missed a world record in the race. She pulled away at the finish winning with confidence.
I was very impressed by her accomplishment. I am a college athlete and know how hard it is to bring it everyday and the amount of time it takes to become the best you can at what you are doing. Her ability to get to the top at the age of 15 is absolutely incredible. She has so much upside and will continue to improve throughout her career. She will be a factor for many years and will continue to contend for medals in the Olympics.
John Auslander
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-33747_162-57486521/15-year-old-katie-ledecky-of-u.s-wins-gold-in-800-freestyle/
Her ability to participate in the Olympics at the young age of 15 is indicative of her commitment to the sport. Competing in the Olympics as the youngest athlete should be an inspiration and motivation for others to follow the same path.
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