Katie Ledecky has a Presidential Medal of Freedom!
凯蒂·莱德茨基获得了总统自由勋章!
The Olympian, 27, — who is the most decorated Olympic female swimmer in history — can now add the highest medal that can be awarded to a U.S. civilian to her collection.
这位27岁的奥运选手是历史上获得奖牌最多的奥运女游泳运动员，现在她可以将美国平民获得的最高奖牌添加到她的收藏中。
She was among 19 people to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 3. The medal 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," per the White House.
5月3日星期五，拜登总统在华盛顿特区为19人颁发了总统自由勋章，她是其中之一。白宫表示，该奖章颁发给“对美国的繁荣、价值观或安全、世界和平或其他重要的社会、公共或私人努力做出模范贡献的个人”。
"Don't let age get in your way. Katie, age is just a number, kid," Biden, 81, said to Ledecky in a speech before giving her the honor, comparing her preparation for her fourth Olympics to his seeking a second term in office.
“不要让年龄成为你的障碍。81岁的拜登在给莱德茨基颁奖前对她说:“凯蒂，年龄只是一个数字，孩子。”他把她第四次参加奥运会的准备工作比作自己寻求连任。
The swimmer paired a black and white floral printed skirt with a black suit jacket to receive the honor and sat next to fellow recipient John Kerry.
这位游泳运动员身穿黑白印花裙和黑色西装外套，坐在同为获奖者的约翰·克里旁边。
Olympian Jim Thorpe, who became the first Native American to earn an Olympic gold medal in 1912 when he won the decathlon and pentathlon events, was presented with the honor posthumously. He died in 1953.
奥运选手吉姆·索普在1912年赢得十项全能和五项全能的金牌，成为第一位获得奥运金牌的印第安人。他在死后被授予这一荣誉。他于1953年去世。
“Obviously, growing up in this area, I know what a huge honor this is,” Ledecky, who was born in Bethesda, Md., told the Washington Post. “I feel very connected to this area. I know this is a national kind of award, but to me it feels almost local. I get to come home for this for a couple of days. This is my community.”
出生在马里兰州贝塞斯达的莱德茨基对《华盛顿邮报》说:“显然，在这个地区长大的我知道这是一个巨大的荣誉。”“我觉得自己和这个地区很有联系。我知道这是一个全国性的奖项，但对我来说，它几乎是地方性的。我有几天要回家做这个。这是我的社区。”
Ledecky has won seven gold medals and three silver medals since she made her Olympics debut at the 2012 Games in London at 15. She's become an Olympic champion at every swimming distance from 200 m to 1500 m.
自从15岁的莱德茨基在2012年伦敦奥运会上首次参加奥运会以来，她已经获得了7枚金牌和3枚银牌。她是200米到1500米游泳项目的奥运冠军。
Additionally, the athlete has won 16 world championship titles in her sport, making her the most decorated world champion swimmer, regardless of gender.
此外，这位运动员在她的运动中赢得了16个世界冠军头衔，使她成为不分性别的世界游泳冠军。
Ledecky, who hopes to qualify to compete in the 2024 Olympics at the Olympic trials in June, recently told PEOPLE how she's preparing for her fourth games.
莱德茨基希望在6月份的奥运会选拔赛中获得参加2024年奥运会的资格，她最近告诉《人物》杂志，她正在为自己的第四届奥运会做准备。
凯蒂·莱德茨基获得了总统自由勋章!
The Olympian, 27, — who is the most decorated Olympic female swimmer in history — can now add the highest medal that can be awarded to a U.S. civilian to her collection.
这位27岁的奥运选手是历史上获得奖牌最多的奥运女游泳运动员，现在她可以将美国平民获得的最高奖牌添加到她的收藏中。
She was among 19 people to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 3. The medal 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," per the White House.
5月3日星期五，拜登总统在华盛顿特区为19人颁发了总统自由勋章，她是其中之一。白宫表示，该奖章颁发给“对美国的繁荣、价值观或安全、世界和平或其他重要的社会、公共或私人努力做出模范贡献的个人”。
"Don't let age get in your way. Katie, age is just a number, kid," Biden, 81, said to Ledecky in a speech before giving her the honor, comparing her preparation for her fourth Olympics to his seeking a second term in office.
“不要让年龄成为你的障碍。81岁的拜登在给莱德茨基颁奖前对她说:“凯蒂，年龄只是一个数字，孩子。”他把她第四次参加奥运会的准备工作比作自己寻求连任。
The swimmer paired a black and white floral printed skirt with a black suit jacket to receive the honor and sat next to fellow recipient John Kerry.
这位游泳运动员身穿黑白印花裙和黑色西装外套，坐在同为获奖者的约翰·克里旁边。
Olympian Jim Thorpe, who became the first Native American to earn an Olympic gold medal in 1912 when he won the decathlon and pentathlon events, was presented with the honor posthumously. He died in 1953.
奥运选手吉姆·索普在1912年赢得十项全能和五项全能的金牌，成为第一位获得奥运金牌的印第安人。他在死后被授予这一荣誉。他于1953年去世。
“Obviously, growing up in this area, I know what a huge honor this is,” Ledecky, who was born in Bethesda, Md., told the Washington Post. “I feel very connected to this area. I know this is a national kind of award, but to me it feels almost local. I get to come home for this for a couple of days. This is my community.”
出生在马里兰州贝塞斯达的莱德茨基对《华盛顿邮报》说:“显然，在这个地区长大的我知道这是一个巨大的荣誉。”“我觉得自己和这个地区很有联系。我知道这是一个全国性的奖项，但对我来说，它几乎是地方性的。我有几天要回家做这个。这是我的社区。”
Ledecky has won seven gold medals and three silver medals since she made her Olympics debut at the 2012 Games in London at 15. She's become an Olympic champion at every swimming distance from 200 m to 1500 m.
自从15岁的莱德茨基在2012年伦敦奥运会上首次参加奥运会以来，她已经获得了7枚金牌和3枚银牌。她是200米到1500米游泳项目的奥运冠军。
Additionally, the athlete has won 16 world championship titles in her sport, making her the most decorated world champion swimmer, regardless of gender.
此外，这位运动员在她的运动中赢得了16个世界冠军头衔，使她成为不分性别的世界游泳冠军。
Ledecky, who hopes to qualify to compete in the 2024 Olympics at the Olympic trials in June, recently told PEOPLE how she's preparing for her fourth games.
莱德茨基希望在6月份的奥运会选拔赛中获得参加2024年奥运会的资格，她最近告诉《人物》杂志，她正在为自己的第四届奥运会做准备。
