"Brain rotted individuals can think is “she’s a man” instead of propping her up for being a GOAT"- Fans defend Katie Ledecky amid transphobic comments

By Janhavi Shinde

Modified Aug 02, 2024 08:55 GMT

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Fans recently reacted to Katie Ledecky being criticized with transphobic remarks following her phenomenal victories at the 2024 Paris Olympics. So far, Ledecky has secured three medals in Paris.

The American swimmer clinched a gold medal in the 1500m freestyle event after surpassing the lineup with a massive lead, clocking an Olympic record of 15:30.02. She went on to bag a bronze medal in the 400m freestyle event after finishing behind Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh. Moreover, she also contributed to her team's success in collecting a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle.

Following her recent glorious victories, ESPN celebrated Ledecky as the swimmer with the second-most medals in Olympic history. However, the post drew transphobic comments directed at her, which many fans found demeaning. In response, one fan shared the post with derogatory comments and defended Ledecky, stating:

"All of these people just hate women. I can not take any of these people seriously."

One of the fans expressed their frustration, that instead of celebrating the swimmer as GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), she is being humiliated, calling the attitude reprehensible.

"One of the greatest American athletes of all time but because it’s 2024 all these brain rotted individuals can think is “she’s a man” instead of propping her up for being a GOAT. Reprehensible behaviour."

Another fan lauded Ledecky and criticized the ignorance surrounding the star swimmer.

"Greatest female swimmer in American History met with transphobic comments. The ignorance in our society is astonishingly high."

Here are a few more reactions of fans backing Ledecky:

Katie Ledecky surpasses Jenny Thompson to become the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history

Katie Ledecky poses with her Gold medal after the Women's 1500m Freestyle Final at the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo via Getty Images)

With her recent victory in the 1500m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ledecky has surpassed Jenny Thompson to stand atop the list of most Olympic medals won by a female swimmer of all time.

While Jenny Thompson stands in second place with 12 medals, including eight gold, three silver, and one bronze medal, Ledecky dominates the list with 13 medals consisting of eight gold, four silver, and one bronze medal.

Katie Ledecky clinched her first Olympic medal at the age of 15, during the 2012 London Olympics after hard to obstruct her legacy. She went on to dominate the 200m, 400m, and 800m freestyle events at the Rio Games. The beloved American swimmer collected five and four medals in the 2016 and 2020 Games.

Katie Ledecky is yet to compete in the 800m freestyle event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the heats of which are slated for August 2, 2024.