Katie Ledecky Gets Emotional in Post-400 Free Press Conference

Katie Ledecky reflected on her bronze medal performance in the 400 free during a press conference after the final in Paris. 

“It was such a good field that there was a chance that I could have not have gotten a medal, so I’m grateful for that, grateful for the effort that I put in, happy with the medal and looking forward to my next races,” Ledecky said.

“I don’t feel like necessarily I’ve put together the 400 that I’m capable of recently but I know it’s in there.” 

Ledecky went on to talk about training with people like Bobby Finke and Kieran Smith, getting emotional as she described the impact the people around her in this sport have had on her.

“It’s just a really special group and it’s why I love the sport so much because I get to spend everyday with people Bobby and Kieran and my coaches and everyone that believes in me and pushes me, and I think just the confidence I was able to have today is a testament to them.” 

You can watch the full clip from her interview below.