Katie Ledecky Named AP Female Athlete Of The Year

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Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky has been named 2022's AP Female Athlete of the Year.

It was a big year for Ledecky... She set world records in the 800-meter and 1,500-meter events, and won four gold medals at the world aquatics championships!

It's the second time Ledecky has earned the honor - she also won in 2017.

"I know so many great athletes have won this honor," Ledecky said. "I'm really happy -- happy with how my year went, and also excited about the future."

Read more about Katie Ledecky on ESPN.


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