“An Inspiration to Not Just Little Girls but My Two Boys”: Elizabeth Banks Had a Heartwarming Message for Swimming Star Katie Ledecky Following Her Historic Feat at 2016 Rio Olympics

Katie Ledecky is a celebrated American swimmer. She is widely regarded as the greatest female swimmer of all time. The Olympian holds the world record in women’s 800m and 1500m freestyle. Formerly, she held the world record in women’s 400m freestyle (long course).

Her performances and success serve as an inspiration for many young minds. Among these admirers are the children of actress Elizabeth Banks.

Katie Ledecky thanks Elizabeth Banks

While Katie is traveling around the world to participate in various competitions and bringing laurels to her country, millions of Americans back home cheer for her and pray for her success. Amidst the millions is the Hollywood actress Elizabeth Banks. Elizabeth has always been vocal about her support for the young swimmer, which is evident from her tweets.

Her support didn’t go unnoticed by the water queen. Soon after her events in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Katie shared a video addressed to Banks thanking her for her support. In the video, Katie said, “Hi Elizabeth, it’s Katie. I’m sorry I missed you here at the USA house. I’m here with my medals and beautiful Rio de Janeiro and thank you so much for the support. We really appreciate all the cheers we’ve been getting….”

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The First Lady of Freestyle acknowledged everyone who has been supporting them on the Twitter-verse. She thanked all the fans around the world.

In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ledecky won five medals, four gold (200 metres Freestyle, 4 x 200 metres Freestyle Relay, 400 metres Freestyle, & 800 metres Freestyle) and one silver (4 x 100 metres Freestyle Relay).

Elizabeth’s response to Katie

Following Katie’s video, Elizabeth Banks uploaded a similar video. In the video, she thanked Ledecky for her message and expressed how she was thrilled by it. Banks said, “Katie, thank you so much for the message. It was thrilling to get it from you and you are thrilling in the pool.”

She also congratulated the young swimmer on her victory. Banks revealed that she (Katie) inspires her kids and others around the world. She said, “Congratulations on all those medals. Go team USA. I can’t wait to keep watching you. You’re an inspiration to not just little girls but my two boys, all over the world. Keep going!”

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Elizabeth Banks is an American actress and filmmaker. The 48-year-old star is an avid Olympics fan and has been spotted supporting team USA over the years. This adorable interaction between the water queen and the Hollywood star took place in 2016.

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