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Just Add Water: My Swimming Life

by Katie Ledecky (2024)

About this book

Ledecky's inspiring personal memoir detailing her joyful work ethic, race pacing mastery, and dominance across 800m and 1500m freestyle. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Katie Ledecky across Swimming & Aquatics.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story Era2010s-2020s
Protagonist / CoreKatie Ledecky

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