Katie Ledecky (white jacket) arriving to friends at Dulles International Airport (Joel Witte, WTTG FOX 5)
Friends awaiting Katie Ledecky's arrival at Dulles International Airport (Joel Witte, WTTG FOX 5)
Katie Ledecky's gold medal
Katie Ledecky showing off her gold medal (Family photo)
Katie Ledecky with the other medalists (Family photo)
WASHINGTON -
15-year-old Katie Ledecky, a sophomore at the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, Md., returned to the United States on Monday to a group of screaming classmates and friends.
At Dulles International Airport with her mother, Mary Gen, Ledecky said she was excited to win the 800-meter freestyle and to beat the 23-year-old record held by Janet Evans.
Ledecky came in at 8 minutes, 15.63 seconds Friday night, defeating defending Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington of Great Britain, who got the bronze, and Spain's Mireia Belmonte Garcia, who took the silver.
Ledecky's mother says her daughter is already planning to train for another Olympics.
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says the Washington Redskins' training facility is "on schedule and on time" and will be completed before July 25, when the team opens training camp at the 17-acre site.
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says the Washington Redskins' training facility is "on schedule and on time" and will be completed before July 25, when the team opens training camp at the 17-acre site.
The Washington Redskins have signed fourth-round draft pick Phillip Thomas, a safety from Fresno State who led major college football with eight interceptions last season.
The Washington Redskins have signed fourth-round draft pick Phillip Thomas, a safety from Fresno State who led major college football with eight interceptions last season.
Friday, May 10 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-10 14:01:01 GMT
This summer will be a busy time for the Griffin family. Redskins QB Robert Griffin III’s mother Jackie told FOX 5 that Robert and his fiancé, Rebecca are getting married.
This summer will be a busy time for the Griffin family. Redskins QB Robert Griffin III’s mother Jackie told FOX 5 that Robert and his fiancé, Rebecca are getting married.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:34:32 GMT
The support might be building, but Daniel Snyder isn't listening. The Redskins owner removed any doubt about a potential name change for his franchise, telling USA Today that it will never happen.
The support might be building, but Daniel Snyder isn't listening. The Redskins owner removed any doubt about a potential name change for his franchise, telling USA Today that it will never happen.
Katie Ledecky (white jacket) arriving to friends at Dulles International Airport (Joel Witte, WTTG FOX 5)
Friends awaiting Katie Ledecky's arrival at Dulles International Airport (Joel Witte, WTTG FOX 5)
Katie Ledecky's gold medal
Katie Ledecky showing off her gold medal (Family photo)
Katie Ledecky with the other medalists (Family photo)
