Join us for a conversation between CC@S community member Ted Robinson, professional sportscaster, and Katie Ledecky, `21, five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer.
There is a wealth of experiences and stories in our own CC@S community -- stories that inspire and stories that enlighten.
This 20-30 minute short talk will be followed by an opportunity to meet in small groups and then to ask Ted and Katie questions, all in under an hour.
Stories are a wonderful way to connect us and to support each other along our path of faith. Let's let the light shine.
NOTE: The zoom link will be sent in our Monday, April 12 email. This conversation will not be recorded so please join us on April 14.
Katie Ledecky
“I don’t really compare myself to others. For me, it’s about not being afraid to set scary goals – goals that most people never even dream of – and then going out and chasing them.”
Two-time Olympian (2012, 2016), Six-time Olympic medalist (five gold), Training for Tokyo Olympics 2021
Fifteen-time World Champion
Fourteen-time World Record Breaker
Eight-time NCAA Champion, Fifteen-time NCAA Record Breaker, Two-time NCAA Team Champion – Stanford Women’s Swimming and Diving Team
Swimming World Swimmer of the Year Award (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018)
Stanford, Psychology, ‘20
CC@S member
Priorities in Life: faith, family, education
Greatest Joys: helping others, spending time with family and friends, learning
“I try to make the good days great and take something positive from the days I’m not feeling good.”
“I think the beauty of Catholicism is its constancy through both successes and difficulties. I’ve counted on my faith to give me strength through both training and competition – but also in school, with my family, and everyday life.”
Ted Robinson
“Father Xavier has been a spiritual foundation for our family.”
Broadcaster, Diverse Sports: 11 Olympics, 49ers, Giants, Warriors, A’s, Tennis Channel
Coverage of NBC: Wimbledon, US Open and French Open
Voice of Stanford Football and Pac-12 Network
University of Notre Dame, graduate
CC@S member since 2001
Wife Mary, CC@S member since 2001
“We have been enriched by the strength of community that has been developed and bred by CC@S. As year-round (permanent) community members, our connection has extended from staff through undergraduate students.”
“20 years after we found CC@S, we have been blessed to have had both of our children married by Fr. Xavier as well as a grandchild baptized in Memorial Church. Our family’s spiritual center is, and will continue to be, CC@S.”
