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Catholic Olympic Swimmer Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
06 May 2024 23:24 GMT
… Bethesda, Maryland.
Katie Ledecky, Olympic swimmer, devout Catholic, and winner of … the award posthumously to Jim Thorpe, who in 1912 became the … memoir, Just Add Water: My Swimming Life, is set to be …
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Champion Race Horse Named After a Swimmer Wins Big in Kentucky
04 May 2024 18:09 GMT
… nickname of famous Australian swimmer Ian “Thorpedo” Thorpe.
The nickname was saved … Anna.
Thorpedo Anna, the swimmer, is a sophomore at … ones in high school swimming nationally, counting among its … and Mary T. Meagher.
Thorpe herself qualified for the …
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Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to US swimmer Katie Ledecky
04 May 2024 02:57 GMT
… the most decorated Olympic female swimmer in history — can now … John Kerry.
Olympian Jim Thorpe, who became the first … 1953.
Olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky arrives for the … the most decorated world champion swimmer, regardless of gender.
Ledecky, …
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Wrongs are being righted for Jim Thorpe with Medal of Freedom
04 May 2024 02:47 GMT
… a ceremony attended by Thorpe’s grandchildren and great … Channel documentary on Jim Thorpe
Thorpe was the first Native … swimmer Katie Ledecky.
"I grew up always hearing about Jim Thorpe … from?”
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Katie Ledecky and Jim Thorpe Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
04 May 2024 01:48 GMT
… most decorated female swimmer in history, and Jim Thorpe, the first Native … award in the U.S. Thorpe, who passed away in 1953 … this summer in Paris.
Jim Thorpe, known for his exceptional skills … . Apart from his Olympic feats, Thorpe’s legacy extends to the …
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SwimSwam Pulse: 43.5% Think Sam Short Will Be First Man Sub-3:40 In 400 Free
03 May 2024 22:56 GMT
… 4 all-time behind Biedermann, Ian Thorpe and Sun.
All-Time … an independently-owned, performance swimwear company built on a … performance. We encourage swimmers to swim better and faster at … that are passionate about swimming and service, A3 Performance …
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Katie Ledecky Becomes First Swimmer to Receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
03 May 2024 22:57 GMT
Katie Ledecky is the first swimmer to ever receive the … as one of the greatest swimmers of all time, Ledecky … Katie Ledecky: Most decorated female swimmer in history
Opal Lee: … the Matthew Shepard Foundation
Jim Thorpe (posthumous): Olympic gold-medallist …
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Swimming icon Katie Ledecky receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
03 May 2024 22:47 GMT
… S. Olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky arrives for … freestroke final at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, … football star Jim Thorpe receiving the award posthumously.
Thorpe, the first … Kerry (L) and US swimmer Katie Ledecky attend the …
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Katie Ledecky, Jim Thorpe receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
03 May 2024 21:07 GMT
… , the winningest female swimmer in history, and Jim Thorpe, the first Native … honor in the U.S. Thorpe died in 1953 and received … .
A famed multi-sport athlete, Thorpe won gold in the Olympic …
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Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously awarded to athletic legend Jim Thorpe
03 May 2024 17:39 GMT
… House announced Friday.
James Francis Thorpe, who died in 1953, … original multi-sport superstar," Thorpe played professional football, baseball, … the borough of Jim Thorpe is known for its … Ledecky, most decorated female swimmer in history
Opal Lee, …