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Katie Ledecky

more milk Aug. 3, 2020

Why Aren’t the Olympics More Like This?Katie Ledecky swam a lap while balancing a full glass of milk on her head. Perhaps this should be its own sport?

By Claire Lampen
mo medals mo problems Aug. 25, 2016

Katie Ledecky Makes Man Hold Her Medals While She Throws Out First PitchThe Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper makes a great medal-hanger.

By Claire Landsbaum
2016 olympics Aug. 17, 2016

Female Olympians Are the Ultimate Shine-Theory IconsAlthough they are pitted against each other for a limited number of medals, they are openly supportive of each other.

By Ann Friedman

2016 olympics Aug. 11, 2016

Katie Ledecky Is the Olympic Hero We NeedShe’s too busy winning to participate in your pettiness.

By Anna Silman
ultimate fans Aug. 10, 2016

USA Men’s Basketball Players Become Cheerleaders at the OlympicsKevin Durant and members of the men’s Olympic basketball team had a lot of love for Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps.

By Theresa Avila
everyday sexism Aug. 8, 2016

Female Athletes at the Olympics Face SexismAnd we’re only four days in.

By Claire Landsbaum