I think the beauty of Catholicism is its consistency through both successes and difficulties. I've counted on my faith to give me strength through both training and competition - but also in school, with my family and everyday life. Katie Ledecky beautycatholicismcompetition share on social
I'm just maintaining the same mindset that I had going into the 2012 Olympics and Olympic trials, which is just, whatever happens, happens. Katie Ledecky maintainmindsetolympic Change image and share on social
It's always great to see young swimmers and their excitement and the joy that they have in the water. Katie Ledecky excitementgreatjoy Change image and share on social
There are a lot of young swimming fans that are on Instagram, so I try to respond or post things that they like. Katie Ledecky faninstagramlot Change image and share on social
I think our devotion to Mary is very beautiful. She has a sacred role in Catholicism, and her strong faith and humility are things we can learn from. Katie Ledecky beautifulcatholicismdevotion Change image and share on social
I would encourage you to set really high goals. Set goals that, when you set them, you think they're impossible. But then every day you can work towards them, and anything is possible, so keep working hard and follow your dreams. Katie Ledecky daydreamencourage share on social
When I was six, right before I started swimming, we went to a national competition here in Maryland and watched Michael Phelps swim, and I got to meet him afterwards, and I got his autograph. Fast forward nine years, and I'm at the Olympics with him, and it's like: 'Woah.' Katie Ledecky autographcompetitionfast share on social
More than anything, praying just helps me to concentrate and let go of things that don't matter in that moment. It gives me peace knowing I'm in good hands. Katie Ledecky concentrategoodhand Change image and share on social
I think we have the approach that every race is a sprint. Some races are just longer sprints than others. Katie Ledecky approachlongrace Change image and share on social
It's kind of a loping stroke. It's not the prettiest stroke. But it's what's most efficient for me. And I think I kick a little more than most swimmers do. Katie Ledecky efficientkickkind Change image and share on social
