Olympic champions Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md./North Baltimore Aquatic Club) and Katie Ledecky (Bethesda, Md./Nation’s Capital Swim Club) were honored Sunday for their remarkable accomplishments in 2016 at the FINA World Aquatics Gala, ahead of this week’s FINA World Championships (25m) in Windsor, Canada.Phelps was named the world’s top male swimmer for 2016 and also received a special award from the international governing body – “Aquatic Legend, the Greatest of All Time” – for his career accomplishments. Ledecky received the female Best Olympic Swimming Performance honor.
Olympic champions Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md./North Baltimore Aquatic Club) and Katie Ledecky (Bethesda, Md./Nation’s Capital Swim Club) were honored Sunday for their remarkable accomplishments in 2016 at the FINA World Aquatics Gala, ahead of this week’s FINA World Championships (25m) in Windsor, Canada.Phelps was named the world’s top male swimmer for 2016 and also received a special award from the international governing body – “Aquatic Legend, the Greatest of All Time” – for his career accomplishments. Ledecky received the female Best Olympic Swimming Performance honor.
