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  • Published on Dec 9, 2024
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  • @Turts-Mc-Gurts
    @Turts-Mc-Gurts 4 months ago +1053

    Imagine training your whole life for this event, spending all year fighting to qualify and represent your country. Then showing up to the event and seeing the woman who holds the top 20 times for the event. Knowing the best you'll ever do is 2nd place. Brutal.

    • @rebeccamensah8039
      @rebeccamensah8039 4 months ago +22

      Priceless

    • @wesknudsen519
      @wesknudsen519 4 months ago +92

      It's still an honor to be in that position

    • @JC-ig4xy
      @JC-ig4xy 4 months ago +84

      I don't think Olympic swimmers look at it that way. I mean they train and record their time. So they already know how fast they need to be to win. So that's missing the point entirely. The point is to swim your best, to train your best and let the results fall where they may. Otherwise what's the point of trying if you know you're not going to be first? Katie Ledecky is a special talent. It's the love of the sport that drives them, not winning.

    • @Kingkongmental
      @Kingkongmental 4 months ago +1

      Better than being beaten by a man pretending to be a woman

    • @emmakai2243
      @emmakai2243 4 months ago +26

      @@JC-ig4xy You're delusional if "winning" isn't at the top of most Olympian's minds. You can join a rec league if it was simply about the "love" of the sport.

  • @sijdnsd6460
    @sijdnsd6460 4 months ago +403

    Ledecky is the woman who made the 1500m an actual event. She is the only one who can actually do the thing fast. Same thing happened back in 2020. Nonetheless, she is amazing.

  • @strongbad666
    @strongbad666 4 months ago +68

    What an amazing athlete. I remember when she did the 800m in 2012, the announcers on the network were cautioning against her drive because she was so far ahead of the other swimmers, they thought she would fall behind in the last 200m of the swim. The announcers promptly ate their words minutes later.

  • @lylestavast7652
    @lylestavast7652 4 months ago +171

    the top 20 times ever in an event. just amazing.

    • @shorty35916
      @shorty35916 4 months ago

      @@AJXOXO-vz1pnlol found the bot.

    • @iitstre_4550
      @iitstre_4550 4 months ago +2

      @@AJXOXO-vz1pnNone of what you just said made sense. Her name is Katie. And the point you’re trying to make is nonexistent.

    • @AJXOXO-vz1pn
      @AJXOXO-vz1pn 4 months ago

      @@iitstre_4550 if nothing made sense to you, then you don’t know what the point is because you don’t understand it.

  • @falling0101
    @falling0101 4 months ago +379

    She was competing with the camera in the swimming pool. 😂😂

  • @vickiesweikert7966
    @vickiesweikert7966 4 months ago +53

    LOVE HER HUMILITY!!! She’s a HERO!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
    Congratulations!!!

  • @jessicandothings
    @jessicandothings 4 months ago +121

    Go Katie! You make us Marylanders so proud! ❤

    • @tatianasierota3391
      @tatianasierota3391 4 months ago +1

      Phelpes is Marylanders also. Great swimmers from that state

  • @Izzyduude
    @Izzyduude 4 months ago +198

    She’s fun to watch swim. 15 laps is a lot especially a full length Olympic style pool and she did it with ease. Congratz Katie well done!

    • @milkan.8552
      @milkan.8552 4 months ago +10

      Congratulations to the 🐐!!! It’s actually more than that. The Olympic Pool is 50m long so they had to swim 30 laps to finish 1500m! 🤯 RESPECT

    • @bobfeller604
      @bobfeller604 4 months ago +1

      Her power is amazing.

    • @APolishPlayer
      @APolishPlayer 4 months ago

      Not even out of breath after

  • @another1bitesdusty
    @another1bitesdusty 4 months ago +44

    Truly incredible to be matched up against so many of the best swimmers in the world and make them all look slow.
    Katie Ledecky is the best swimmer that will likely exist in my lifetime.

    • @snerdterguson
      @snerdterguson 4 months ago +1

      I would agree, but it was not too long ago I thought the same of Michael Phelps.

    • @fart63
      @fart63 4 months ago

      @@snerdtergusonif these swimmers get much faster I’ll have to start watching these games in person just to make sure they’re real. 😂

    • @Boundwithflame23
      @Boundwithflame23 3 months ago +1

      @@snerdtergusonman if Phelps hadn’t retired already
      Imagine him and Ledecky on the mixed medley relay team

  • @CrescentOnTop
    @CrescentOnTop 4 months ago +69

    Thats insane! USA 🇺🇸

  • @ferchope
    @ferchope 4 months ago +76

    Making America proud of you Katie

  • @sweetnlowm7905
    @sweetnlowm7905 4 months ago +20

    not human......she's part fish...amazing, congrats Katie

  • @lantose
    @lantose 4 months ago +52

    What an achievement! So confident and personable, and I’ve never seen or heard her boast about anything, just recognition of all her team, family and friends! Truly a one of a kind Olympian! Eight Gold Medals!

    • @lauraroth6630
      @lauraroth6630 3 months ago +1

      Yes! And I forgot if it was this race or the 800m, but during the broadcast they were (ofc) talking about Ledecky and they mentioned another swimmer (I forgot who, but it might have been Summer McIntosh) who said that Ledecky was the most humble person they’d ever met.

    • @lantose
      @lantose 3 months ago

      @@lauraroth6630 I think you are right! Summer is an incredible swimmer for only 17 years old and will be one to contend with for years to come!

  • @TylerMyers94
    @TylerMyers94 4 months ago +75

    Unreal. What a beast.

    • @chevy4x466
      @chevy4x466 4 months ago +1

      I agree ☝️. Most women don’t have shoulders like that. Actually, men don’t either

    • @fart63
      @fart63 4 months ago

      @@chevy4x466it’s almost like she’s a 1 in a million athlete or something

  • @tdsoldier3198
    @tdsoldier3198 4 months ago +160

    Katie Ledecky is the GOAT of swimming.

    • @dchen345
      @dchen345 4 months ago +21

      No, Michael Phelps is.

    • @-0ZZIE7-
      @-0ZZIE7- 4 months ago +14

      michael phelps has something to say about that lol

    • @LuvlyCH4R
      @LuvlyCH4R 4 months ago +16

      They are both incredibly talented swimmers, they are both GOATs of the sport!

    • @CAMDENMCCARTY21
      @CAMDENMCCARTY21 4 months ago +26

      Phelps is the goat for men Ledecky is for women

    • @christhornton1785
      @christhornton1785 4 months ago +3

      ​@@CAMDENMCCARTY21Yep.

  • @toddrf
    @toddrf 4 months ago +35

    It’s usually difficult for an athlete to push themselves to fast times when there’s no one really pressing them. Congrats Katie!

    • @bigwitt187
      @bigwitt187 4 months ago +6

      That's what I was thinking about, wondering how much faster she could do it if she had competition, someone to push her.

  • @cinramirez8627
    @cinramirez8627 4 months ago +46

    She looks stronger then ever! ❤ 🇺🇸

  • @huhbora
    @huhbora 4 months ago +21

    the fastest woman in the world! Awesome Ledecky so proud!

  • @tenningale
    @tenningale 4 months ago +50

    Beat her Tokyo time by 7 seconds

    • @timothylee2772
      @timothylee2772 4 months ago +2

      So whose the other lady they won 12 medals?

  • @usa26point2mileman
    @usa26point2mileman 4 months ago +5

    Her list of accomplishments in this discipline is unparalleled. She has out-medaled many countries who have not a single time in the history of the Olympics. She and Simone Biles are a couple of GOAT's for the USA and make us proud of their representation.
    And for me it's icing on the cake to see the French swimmer achieve second, It's always so neat to see host country athletes medal in the Olympics.

  • @bobfeller604
    @bobfeller604 4 months ago +26

    I honestly believe she can do it again in Los Angeles 2028.

    • @Esty-d6p
      @Esty-d6p 4 months ago +2

      You betcha!❤. Eternal Athlete 🕊️❤

    • @ericdwhitmorec
      @ericdwhitmorec 4 months ago +1

      With a 10 second lead, in 2024... absolutely

    • @fart63
      @fart63 4 months ago

      She’ll beat her own record for the 100th time 😂😂😂

  • @Rixoveli
    @Rixoveli 4 months ago +15

    That’s why she’s the GOAAAATT!!

  • @VirginiaTombstoneRevival
    @VirginiaTombstoneRevival 4 months ago +4

    The dominance is mind blowing. She basically lapped some other swimmers out there.

  • @gifted14sho
    @gifted14sho 4 months ago +12

    Ledecky was cruising!🎉😮❤

  • @PsyChoAnaLize
    @PsyChoAnaLize 4 months ago +6

    Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!

  • @flyerb5041
    @flyerb5041 4 months ago +6

    Way to go Katie. Congratulations.

  • @corey7219
    @corey7219 4 months ago +18

    Peacock does this race justice

  • @floridagators4life
    @floridagators4life 4 months ago +6

    loved her reaction!

  • @deborahblount8571
    @deborahblount8571 4 months ago +6

    Congratulations Katie from Texas 🏅💃🏽👍🏽♥️ you Rock

  • @lykaojalao2733
    @lykaojalao2733 4 months ago +6

    Congratulations
    From Minnesota

  • @JulianGonzalez1974
    @JulianGonzalez1974 4 months ago +1

    You go KATIE!!!!! Such an amazing athlete.

  • @mollymelena6104
    @mollymelena6104 4 months ago +1

    She's just amazing!!!!!!!!!!
    Go Katie! Go Team USA!

  • @filanibamidele9944
    @filanibamidele9944 4 months ago +4

    Thanks for making America proud Katie!

  • @lLN707
    @lLN707 4 months ago +9

    Imagine how much her body is burning lap after lap after lap.

  • @garymacmillan
    @garymacmillan 4 months ago +1

    In a world of ever fewer heroes and heroines, Katie shines bright and ever true.

  • @theawesomeman9821
    @theawesomeman9821 4 months ago +3

    Congratulations Ledecky!
    You've made America proud!

  • @SHARONMADRE
    @SHARONMADRE 4 months ago +3

    Incredible.. commentators are right!!!

  • @winfieldhoulder141
    @winfieldhoulder141 4 months ago +4

    ABSOLUTELY AWESOME CONGRATS

  • @kiethehuman
    @kiethehuman 4 months ago +1

    i’m convinced this woman was a mermaid 😭😭 she swims so gracefully yet fast. the goat of women’s swimming ❤️

  • @MTCycling
    @MTCycling 4 months ago +8

    The real competition is between the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th lol. Ledecky is no competition she dominated them.

  • @svenskhet8688
    @svenskhet8688 4 months ago +2

    she is amazing! congrats! she'll be back in 28 too!

  • @Fatboy53
    @Fatboy53 4 months ago +2

    10 second lead nobody to celebrate with at the end 😂 you go girl

  • @gitarman666
    @gitarman666 4 months ago +4

    Lovely,
    Hey Peacock how about changing up your commercials between coverage
    They are incessant

  • @ericmeland4153
    @ericmeland4153 4 months ago

    Katie LeDecky is already a living legend who is living up to her legend! Nothing else to say about it!! That says everything!!!

  • @johnjessie3083
    @johnjessie3083 4 months ago +5

    She is impressive swimmer 🫶🏻💐🫶🏻🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

  • @reginamillergodsproperty
    @reginamillergodsproperty 4 months ago +2

    WAY TO GO!

  • @shirleybalinski4535
    @shirleybalinski4535 4 months ago

    Congratulations Kathy!! You make us all proud. One sweet Lady.

  • @abdultairu
    @abdultairu 4 months ago +5

    Legend Ledecky, the GOAT

  • @PeanutSpring3
    @PeanutSpring3 4 months ago +1

    Honestly, this is making me tear up a little. That is absolutely insane

  • @jeffj2495
    @jeffj2495 4 months ago +1

    Absolutely STELLAR

  • @dighawaii1
    @dighawaii1 4 months ago +17

    Look out dolphins. Katie is coming!

  • @camillep3631
    @camillep3631 3 months ago

    how quickly she gets her breath back is astounding

  • @staffordlee1430
    @staffordlee1430 4 months ago +1

    Perfection in the water!

  • @ObamAmerican48
    @ObamAmerican48 4 months ago +2

    So happy for her, the GOAT 🥳💪🏽🏊🏼‍♀🥇

  • @ALIENBACKGAMING
    @ALIENBACKGAMING 4 months ago +5

    She could have back stroked the last bit 😂😂😂 and still won

  • @thebishopofme
    @thebishopofme 4 months ago +1

    Imagine being in the race, hearing the bell for final lap when you still had 2 laps to go.

  • @h.briseno8597
    @h.briseno8597 4 months ago +1

    It’s like watching secretariat run her race but in swimming…Ledecky ran an amazing race!

  • @cowyemrsox
    @cowyemrsox 4 months ago +2

    She, in addition to being a great athlete is also a decent human being. Check out the My Wish segment ESPN did granting a girl with cancer's wish to meet her.

  • @Patriot_Pete
    @Patriot_Pete 4 months ago +2

    Way to Go Katie!!!

  • @Esty-d6p
    @Esty-d6p 4 months ago +1

    So proud of you🎉

  • @erichoffman9197
    @erichoffman9197 4 months ago +1

    She is amazing!!!

  • @snerdterguson
    @snerdterguson 4 months ago +1

    That was Secretariat level dominance.

  • @stephenjacques554
    @stephenjacques554 4 months ago +1

    What a class act so humble so kind, a true champion, won't be another one for 100 years. Lucky to witness greatness. SJ

  • @mytexasdays1526
    @mytexasdays1526 4 months ago

    Unreal 10 second lead. 🎉

  • @havenhart8173
    @havenhart8173 4 months ago

    Such a contrast in the Comment section of GWH athletes. Fascinating. 💕

  • @Chris-kf3xd
    @Chris-kf3xd 4 months ago +1

    Best of America young people.

  • @marisalim8598
    @marisalim8598 4 months ago

    What an amazing swimmer, congratulations Katie❤❤❤

  • @ariga2696
    @ariga2696 4 months ago +1

    what a legend !!

  • @Chocokaylarobin
    @Chocokaylarobin 4 months ago +6

    Aquaman been quiet ever since.

  • @aeskes1978
    @aeskes1978 4 months ago +1

    Reminds me of Secretariat in the Kentucky Derby,

  • @loudlament1657
    @loudlament1657 4 months ago +1

    Wow!!!🎉

  • @lemonswirlzzz
    @lemonswirlzzz 4 months ago

    Let’s go Katie!! Making team USA proud! 🇺🇸

  • @alexrodriguez5370
    @alexrodriguez5370 4 months ago +4

    GO USA

  • @ericdwhitmorec
    @ericdwhitmorec 4 months ago

    A 10 second Lead!?! Total Domination

  • @The_Wailing_Doom
    @The_Wailing_Doom 4 months ago

    That's an insane lead.

  • @dianatodd4710
    @dianatodd4710 4 months ago

    Great job Katie...🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @sarahchadwick6424
    @sarahchadwick6424 4 months ago +1

    She’s a real mermaid 🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 4 months ago

    CONGRADULATIONS TO ALL OLYMPIC ATHLETES AND THEIR TRAINERS!!!

  • @jaquan123ism
    @jaquan123ism 4 months ago +3

    it’s like she’s partdolphin how does she swim that fast real life ariel 🎉🎉🎉

  • @moe4331
    @moe4331 4 months ago +2

    Let's party!!!

  • @dcbandnerd
    @dcbandnerd 4 months ago +2

    MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND DOIN' THAAAAAANGS

  • @calvinfisher5886
    @calvinfisher5886 4 months ago +1

    To be the best in the WORLD..

  • @thomasmcdonough6642
    @thomasmcdonough6642 4 months ago +1

    That girl can swim

  • @Pfr-n7i
    @Pfr-n7i 4 months ago

    "Well the Olympic record is going to be gone... her own Olympic record" She's a legend

  • @JoshuaSantell
    @JoshuaSantell 4 months ago +2

    USA

  • @FLnative13thGen
    @FLnative13thGen 4 months ago

    Go Katie!

  • @ReignPharaoh
    @ReignPharaoh 4 months ago

    That's crazy you can't even see her competition anywhere in the picture

  • @ArneyO7
    @ArneyO7 4 months ago

    Might have to go to the booth to confirm the results. What an intense photo finish!

  • @fleurafricaine5740
    @fleurafricaine5740 4 months ago +1

    Congrats, Katie!!🏊‍♀️

    • @YarikJoestar
      @YarikJoestar 4 months ago +1

      Katie, thank you for making America proud!

  • @kjwong4730
    @kjwong4730 4 months ago

    What a legend

  • @NEPatriot
    @NEPatriot 4 months ago

    Just call Katie Ledecky...AQUAWOMAN! This was a coronation!

  • @CeeGee0301
    @CeeGee0301 4 months ago +1

    That girl can swim back to the USA and beat the team back home on the plane 😂😂

  • @vitalikliber
    @vitalikliber 4 months ago

    AWESOME!

  • @bigchefchief9698
    @bigchefchief9698 4 months ago +1

    Freaking amazing!

  • @ShariHoldal
    @ShariHoldal 4 months ago

    Incredible

  • @garyglardon5140
    @garyglardon5140 4 months ago

    All the training all the work show up and realize the best you cam do is second place because the GOAT is in the pool.

  • @graceb947
    @graceb947 4 months ago +1

    Wowza! 👏👏👏👏🧜‍♀️

  • @LindsayTrottierAcupuncture

    She should have won gold, silver and bronze with that lead 😅

  • @speicaldark
    @speicaldark 4 months ago

    Total dominance

  • @Swansonritner
    @Swansonritner 4 months ago +4

    You know a swimmer's absurdly dominant when they have to pull the friggin camera back just to show where the second-place swimmer is.