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Update: Since this article was published, Katie Ledecky extended her record as the most-decorated U.S. female Olympian—and the second-most decorated U.S. Olympian of all time, behind Michael Phelps—after she won gold in the 800-meter freestyle final, marking her 14th Olympic medal. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky says it’s been a “true honor” to represent the United…