Katie Ledecky is a rare breed among Olympic swimmers for more reasons than one.
Katie Ledeckyis a rare breed among Olympic swimmers for more reasons than one.
The eight-time gold medalist told comedian Leslie Jones in an interview that she definitely doesnt pee in the pool.

Katie Ledecky is a rare breed among Olympic swimmers for more reasons than one.
I just love it when I can spend most of my day at the pool, she said.
Well, I definitely dont, Ledecky replied, laughing.
So no one pees in the pool?

I cant speak for other people, Ledecky answered, sending Jones into a fit of laughter.
I definitely cannot speak for other people."
“I try not to think about this,” she also said.

Thats just how it goes.
Several other Olympians backed her up.
King also revealed she can actually pee as Im swimming, which is kind of a gift.

Olympic swim legend Michael Phelps has said much the same.
Its kind of a normal thing to do for swimmers.
When were in the pool for two hours, we dont really get out to pee.

We just go whenever we are on the wall.
So there you go.
If she does, shell have won the most gold medals of any woman in Olympic swimming history.

This article originally appeared onHuffPost.

