Happy birthday! Katie Ledecky turns 29 today

Katie Ledecky is celebrating her 29th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed athletes of her generation.

Popular athlete Katie Ledecky has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 29th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ledecky, a cultural icon

Born Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky in Washington on March 17, 1997, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ledecky's not just a great athlete, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Katie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Katie Ledecky as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 29.

Happy Birthday, Katie, you're the best!

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