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How many Olympic medals does Katie Ledecky have? American swimmer's history at the Games

Editor’s note: Katie Ledecky has won Olympic gold medals in the 1500-meter freestyle and 800m freestyle, silver in the 4x200m freestyle relay and bronze in the 400m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

One of the greatest swimmers in the world once again took the Olympic pool by storm.

Katie Ledecky was already one of the most decorated Olympians before the 2024 Paris Olympics. By adding four more medals to her trophy case, she now ranks fourth all time in most medals won (14) at the Summer Olympics. Ledecky's nine career gold medals tie her with gymnast Larisa Latynina of the former Soviet Union with most gold won by a female athlete, and second-most gold medals ever behind Michael Phelps' ridiculous 23.

Here's a complete look at Ledecky's storied Olympic career:

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Katie Ledecky and Paige Madden celebrate their gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 800-meter freestyle final.
Katie Ledecky and Paige Madden celebrate their gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 800-meter freestyle final.

How many Olympic medals does Katie Ledecky have?

Ledecky has 14 medals in four Olympics after the Paris Games.

How many gold medals does Katie Ledecky have?

Ledecky owns nine gold medals, along with her four silver medals and one bronze after the Paris Games.

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Katie Ledecky medal history

2012 London Olympics

  • 800m freestyle: gold

2016 Rio Olympics

  • 200m freestyle: gold

  • 4 x 100m freestyle relay: silver

  • 4 x 200m freestyle relay: gold

  • 400m freestyle: gold

  • 800m freestyle: gold

2020 Tokyo Olympics

  • 1500m freestyle: gold

  • 4x200m freestyle relay: silver

  • 400m freestyle: silver

  • 800m freestyle: gold

2024 Paris Olympics

  • 400m freestyle: bronze

  • 1500m freestyle: gold

  • 4x200m freestyle relay: silver

  • 800m freestyle: gold

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Katie Ledecky Olympic medals: Swimmer's gold medal tally at Games