Katie Ledecky’s Viral 8-Year-Old Superfan 'SPEECHLESS' Over Wave

Katie Ledecky has one adorable superfan in Madden "Maddi" Lowrey! When the swimming superstar captured the gold in the fifteen hundred meter freestyle final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night, the 8-year-old excitedly cheered from the stands – and when she got a wave from Katie, Madden burst into total exuberance, waving back and dropping her jaw! The moment quickly went viral, and the next day, the young swimmer gave Access Hollywood all of the details. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and Peacock through to the Closing Ceremony on Aug. 11.

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[hintex]

What a heartwarming moment! Madden’s reaction to Katie Ledecky’s wave is absolutely priceless. 🌟 It’s so sweet to see such a genuine exchange between a young fan and her hero. Congrats to Katie Ledecky on her gold medal, and here’s to many more unforgettable moments in the Olympics! 🏊‍♀💛

[r.johnmckay]

This little girl has put a smile on my day!

[StanEngland]

And Katie would be thrilled to watch Madden break her records!

[kaninacox]

This made me so happy when I watched her. I cried and laughed at the same time. Absolutely adorable.

[BeachNanny]

Someone has got to get this sweetheart and Katie together!

[nrmqsbw]

She is so adorable. She will meet Katie Ledecky face to face. It will happen.🌅😊😀👍🌄☀️🌈

[vince]

Inspire the next generation Ledecky! 🏊‍♀️