NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — When an athlete is poised to become a huge Olympic star, it’s only natural to wonder what might come next.
Hosting “Saturday Night Live,” perhaps? Maybe a reality show?
Not so with Katie Ledecky.
She might be one of the world’s greatest swimmers, but everything else about her seems downright ordinary.
There is zero interest in the spotlight, just an insatiable desire to keep going faster in the pool.
The 19-year-old doesn’t have a driver’s license yet, perfectly content to ride to practices and meets with her parents.