Will Katie Ledecky Compete in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics? She Says...

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for athletic excellence and personal growth, I am deeply inspired by Katie Ledecky‘s determination and commitment to her craft. At just 27 years old, she has already etched her name in history as the most decorated U.S. woman Olympian, and yet, she remains humble and focused on her journey.

Katie Ledecky hopes she has another length in her.

Following her achievement of holding the most Olympic medals among all American female athletes at the 2024 Games in Paris, the swimmer revealed her intentions to participate in the 2028 Olympics held in Los Angeles.

Katie, who shared the flag with rower Nick Mead during the closing ceremony on August 11, expressed her excitement to Jimmy Fallon and Mike Tirico about swimming in 2028. She mentioned that competing in front of a home crowd would be an amazing experience, and she plans to focus on giving her best performance each year as she works towards her goal.

Absolutely, Katie! With the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games still a few years away at age 31, she has ample time to prepare and build upon her impressive performance. At present, she’s savoring the glory of her four Olympic medals won in 2024—two gold, one silver, and one bronze—during my extended sojourn in the enchanting city of Paris.

She mentioned during the Closing Ceremony that this was her first Olympics where she extended her stay for a second week. During this time, she watched basketball games, played golf, and interacted with numerous athletes from various sports. She’s been enthusiastically rooting for everyone, whether she was there in person or watching on TV during the final events, which promises to be an enjoyable experience.

1. At the age of 15, when Katie first competed in the Olympics during the London games, she’s been open about the fact that participating in the Games isn’t a simple task, despite how effortless it may seem from the pool.

She said to the Washington Post, “It doesn’t become any less challenging,” after clinching her eighth gold medal on July 31. “I make an effort to appreciate it every year. Each year brings new perspectives and unique challenges in training and as I grow older.”

Regardless of how historic Katie’s victories at Paris 2024 may be, it’s important to note that she has expressed that she is not competing for recognition or to surpass legendary swimmers such as Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres, who both hold the record for the most medals won by a U.S. woman, with 12 medals each.

“To be honest, I rarely delve into historical matters,” I confessed to the Washington Post. “However, there are certain figures, those who were my role models when I was just starting out in swimming, that I can’t help but acknowledge. It’s a tremendous privilege to even share the same breath as them.”

Keep reading for more highlights from the 2024 Closing Ceremony.

To begin the final event, the performer played “Under the Sky of Paris” live on stage.

Team France’s star swimmer carried the torch from Paris’ Jardin des Tuileries to the Stade de France for the Closing Ceremony.

The gold medal-winning rower and the swimmer, who added four medals including two gold to her ever-growing list of Olympic accolades, served as Team USA’s flag bearers.

The champions in long jump, Davis-Woodhall, and soccer, Rodman, stride into the Stade de France together with Team USA.

At the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, the women’s marathon final track and field event, the medal presentation saw Hassan from Team Netherlands taking the gold, Assefa of Team Ethiopia earning the silver, and Hellen Obiri of Team Kenya claiming the bronze.

A Golden Voyager descents into the Stade de France during the Closing Ceremony.

The Suiss Pianist played “Hymn to Apollo” while suspended into the air at the Stade de France.

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