Katie Ledecky Signs with Stanford (PHOTOS)

It’s official! Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky has signed with Stanford University.

The Olympic gold medalist and world record holder was described by Stanford’s head coach, Greg Meehan, as “the best swimmer on the planet.”

Ledecky is a senior at the Stone Ridge School.

You can read more about her signing here.

It’s official. Welcome to #NerdNation, @katieledecky! pic.twitter.com/QqNt4htCBd

— Stanford W. Swimming (@stanfordwswim) November 12, 2014

Greg Meehan (@Stanford_W_Swim) on Cardinal signee @katieledecky… pic.twitter.com/51uwLHRDgp — Stanford W. Swimming (@stanfordwswim) November 12, 2014

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