Katie Ledecky Among 19 to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom | WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore

Maryland swimming phenom Katie Ledecky received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The White House announced on Friday the 19 recipients of the high honor that is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. The White House called Ledecky the most decorated female swimmer in history and an athletic prodigy.