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Swimming Runs in the Family! Meet Olympic Swimmer Katie Ledecky’s Parents and Brother

Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky grew up in the pool, and she has her family to thank for their constant support and inspiration. Who are her parents and brother?

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky has been passionate about the sport since a young age, and she has her family to thank for that. Katie was born to Mary Gen and David on March 17, 1997, in Washington D.C. She was raised in Bethesda, Maryland, and began swimming at age six. Mary Gen’s father had the town pool in Williston, North Dakota, named after him in 2014, and Katie was asked to swim the first lap.

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