Katie Ledecky is a three time Olympic gold medalist, often called the future of American swimming.
So, it doesn’t surprise us that the nine-time world champion had another record-shattering idol to look up to growing up — a certain swimmer named Michael Phelps!
After winning her second and third gold medals on Tuesday, the 19-year-old is going to be signing a lot of autographs at the Rio games.
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But ten years ago, it was Ledecky who was asking for Phelps’ autograph as a mere 9-year-old superfan!
On Tuesday, ESPN reporter Darren Rovell shared the adorable throwback pic, courtesy of the Ledecky family:
10 years ago: A 9-year-old named Katie Ledecky gets an autograph from Michael Phelps (Credit: Ledecky Family) pic.twitter.com/oOOPns5mor
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 10, 2016
Wow! Things have really come full lap circle for these legendary athletes!
But Phelps wasn’t the only gold medalist Ledecky had the privilege of meeting in her adolescent years — another throwback pic reveals the swimmer also met none other than Michael Jordan:
Michael Jordan got 2 gold medals. The little girl he’s holding now has 3. It’s Katie Ledecky. pic.twitter.com/W2PQGuckVL
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 10, 2016
Okay, so for all those aspiring Olympians out there, just take a picture with Katie and hope that it pays off the same way for you!
[Image via NBC.]
