Emma McKeon vs Katie Ledecky
Emma McKeon vs Katie Ledecky: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Emma McKeon and Katie Ledecky?
Emma McKeon and Katie Ledecky have been prominent figures in women's swimming, often competing for medals in freestyle events. Their encounters at major championships have highlighted their contrasting styles, with Ledecky known for her distance prowess and McKeon for her sprinting speed.
Emma McKeon
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals14
- World Championships Medals20
- Commonwealth Games Medals20
- Youth Olympic Games Medals6
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals6 (2016, 2020, 2024)
- Olympic Medals14 total (6 Gold, 3 Silver, 5 Bronze)
- World Championships (Long Course)5 Gold, 11 Silver, 4 Bronze
- World Championships (Short Course)4 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Commonwealth Games Medals20 total (14 Gold, 1 Silver, 5 Bronze)
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Katie Ledecky
Key numbers
- Olympic Gold Medals7
- World Championships Medals15
- Commonwealth Games Medals2
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals7 total (2012, 2016, 2020)
- World Championships Medals15 total (7 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze)
- Pan Pacific Championships4 Gold, 2 Silver