Katie Ledecky put on a show in the 1500m final on Wednesday, winning the event by just over 10 seconds and winning the internet with a photo that showed just how dominant that victory was in Paris.

Moments after she got out of the pool following that race she made a young fan’s year by giving her a quick glance. The young fan had a priceless reaction that the NBC cameras thankfully captured, as she could be seen saying to her parents, “She waved at me! She saw me!” before falling down into her seat in pure amazement.

The young girl absolutely could not believe it, telling the person next to her:

“She waved at me!”

The fan, identified as Madden, was in complete disbelief and then, holding a corner of the American flag, pretended to faint.

You can watch below.

Natalie Coughlin, who is tied with Ledecky for most total Olympic medals by a Team USA swimmer, commented on the video, which was also posted to Instagram:

“I couldn’t love this any more. So cute!!! 💕”

@onherturf/Instagram

Leslie Jones also shared the viral clip on X (formerly Twitter), writing:

“Just in case you wondering if you are influencing little girls around the world!!”

“You are boo!!”

Ledecky still has a chance to break the record for most Olympic medals when she competes in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay and the 800-meter freestyle.

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