Olympic legend Dara Torres talked to Fox News Digital and revealed what she thinks separates Katie Ledecky a part form her competition.
Katie Ledecky will enter the 2024 Paris Olympics as one of the favorites in the pool, no matter which event she competes in. The American swimming star has 10 Olympic medals, including seven gold and three silver. She took home gold medals in the 800- and 1,500-meter freestyle events and silver in the 400-meter and the 4x200-meter events at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
If she wins at least three medals again, Ledecky will become the American record-holder for most medals by a female swimmer. Dara Torres, Jenny Thompson and Natalie Coughlin hold the record currently with 12 total. Torres told Fox News Digital in a recent interview there was one thing that stood out to her that makes Ledecky the greatest Olympian of all time. 'I don’t think it’s necessarily the medal count to make her the greatest Olympian of all time,' Torres said.
So she has just this versatility that a lot of swimmers don’t have. I mean, obviously Phelps did with all the different disciplines that he swam, but it’s so amazing the distances she can swim in and excels at.' Torres, who spoke to Fox News Digital on behalf of her partnership with BOOST, said Ledecky faces stiff competition in the pool this year, but she hopes that she ends up breaking the medal mark.
Myself, Natalie Coughlin and Jenny Thompson hold the most number of Olympic medals, which is 12,' she said. 'I really hope to see her surpass that, which I think she will. She will be give a little bit of a run for her money and there are some great simmers out there, but she should be able to shine like she has in the past.' Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Katie Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh punch tickets to Paris at US Olympic Swimming TrialsThe trials continue in Indianapolis through June 23.
Baca lebih lajut »
Katie Ledecky, Ryan Murphy, Lilly King win at Olympic trialsRyan Murphy, Lilly King, Katie Ledecky and Katie Grimes were all victorious at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Monday night.
Baca lebih lajut »
Katie Ledecky dominates in 1500m win at Olympic swimming trialsIt was the third victory of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials for seven-time gold-medal winner Katie Ledecky.
Baca lebih lajut »
Katie Ledecky makes history with 800m freestyle victory at US Olympic trialsKatie Ledecky did what she always does – win an 800m freestyle race. But Saturday’s victory at the US Olympic Swim Trials had added significance.
Baca lebih lajut »
Katie Ledecky makes history with 800m freestyle victory at US Olympic trialsThe seven-time Olympic champion became the first woman to win four titles in a single event at the US trials, clocking in 8:14.12 to secure Olympic qualification.
Baca lebih lajut »
Utah Olympic Park, Utah Olympic Oval will host Olympic Day Celebrations FridayIf you've ever wanted to try the skeleton, speed skating, or meet some of our Olympic athletes, this is the day to do it.
Baca lebih lajut »