Katie Ledecky on Playing Peek-a-Boo with Michael Jordan and Viral Fan Moment at Paris Olympics

Katie Ledecky talks about winning her ninth gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, watches a sweet moment she had with a young fan that went viral and recounts a funny memory with Michael Jordan from her book Just Add Water: My Swimming Life.


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Katie Ledecky on Playing Peek-a-Boo with Michael Jordan and Viral Fan Moment at Paris Olympics

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[elizabethbruss]

The genuine humility and real, down-to-earth attitude ooze through the screen every time she speaks.

[lolinmelo]

I just love her! She’s so humble and down to earth. To compete and triumph at that level and not change who she is, that’s gold right there 🥇💛👏🏻

[rikkiechambers]

This is for me one of the best parts and moments of the Olympics ! This young lady makes the best type of hero full of drive and grace and humility and a wonderful sense of humor and self confidence ❤️🤍💙thank you for showcasing the olympians it’s very appreciated and congratulations to Katie we are all so proud of her !

[Nicholas-cl]

Just amazing she is so classy humble and incredible congrat katie! You rock and make us all proud!!❤

[Stacey-uloe]

Surreal for us too.
Such efforts, more than respectful.
🇺🇸🇺🇸👏👏👏

[TheMrtony]

Man i can listen to her all day, so down to earth. GOAT

[liv]

Great Interview :) What a superstar athlete and role model she is! Very down to earth.

[billyllewis]

I have major respect for this 9 x USA Gold Medalist athlete. Her humbleness and professionalism rock, too!

[bigdbohnen]

She's a machine. She's spectacular

[dontcalmyname]

i love her so much and damn, she looks ethereal.

[infinitebliss]

I stayed up to watch this. Congrats Katie 🇺🇸

[brianpiersol]

This world needs more Katie's! class!!!!

[DiuQuy]

You're my hero. Amazing athlete, amazing human

[jag]

Maya Hawke should play Katie in a biopic

[MTBishop]

Wow. Her athleticism and accomplishments are obviously impressive, but that charm and authentic personality is so great to see. I love when you find out the people you look up to are actually great people.

[bangbangninergang]

Katie’s the best. How can you not like her!?

[imjuliewaters]

Not me thinking the title meant adult Katie playing peek-a-boo with Michael Jordan. 😂

[jeffperteet]

Wow, Michael Jordan moment too what an extraordinarily surreal encounter add to all the Olympic stuff as well!

[e.t.]

Love you Katie. You're so amazing and such an AWESOME role model!

[turretgunner]

Not just an amazing athlete, but also an amazing human being.