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Peek-A-Boo With A Legend: Michael Jordan's Playful Moment With Young Katie Ledecky

August 3, 2024

In a delightful video that recently surfaced, two of the greatest athletes in history share a charming moment that might just reveal the secret behind Katie Ledecky's extraordinary success.

The footage, dating back to the year 2000, shows none other than Michael Jordan playing peek-a-boo and attempting to steal popcorn from a young Katie Ledecky.

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Fast forward to 2024, and Katie Ledecky has firmly established herself as the most decorated American woman in Olympic history. With her recent triumph at the Paris Olympics, Ledecky clinched her 13th medal, surpassing the previous record held by three other swimmers.

Her impressive haul includes eight golds, four silvers, and one bronze, making her not only a national treasure but also the most decorated female swimmer globally. She now stands second only to Michael Phelps, who boasts an unparalleled 28 Olympic medals.

Could it be that this playful moment with Michael Jordan was a blessing in disguise, sparking the determination and competitive spirit that would later define her illustrious career?

"Blessed by the GOAT. It all makes sense now," one viewer commented.

Check out the video below!

Grabbing my popcorn for tonight's episodes of #TheLastDance. I can tell you one thing about Michael Jordan: he's a tough peek-a-boo player but he didn't stand a chance against my popcorn. pic.twitter.com/fvAWlzNhuQ

— Katie Ledecky (@katieledecky) April 26, 2020

According to reports from that time, Katie Ledecky had prime seating thanks to her uncle, who was a part owner of the NHL's Washington Capitals and a minority owner of the NBA's Washington Wizards. This video captures a moment during Michael Jordan's tenure with the Washington Wizards, where he served as a minority owner and team president.