Katie Ledecky joined a select group by earning her second Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.

Ledecky took the honor after winning all four of her races at June’s world championships and breaking Natalie Coughlin‘s female record for career world swimming medals (Ledecky is up to 22, including 19 golds).

She also became the first swimmer to win five consecutive world titles in one individual event by extending a decade-long win streak in the 800m freestyle. Read More