Katie Ledecky Named 2022 AP Female Athlete of the Year

Superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky was named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the second time in her career on Wednesday.

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Ledecky won the award ahead of track star Sydney McLaughlin with 22 points.

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Ledecky expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying: "I know that so many great athletes have won this honor."

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Ledecky won four gold medals at the 2022 FINA World Championships in Budapest.

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Ledecky has won the 2022 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year Award.

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Apart from this, Ledecky also won the title of Athlete of the Year in 2017.

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Ledecky has worked hard day and night to make his career successful.

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Ledecky's family and fans are very happy with his achievement.

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