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She\u2019s the only swimmer on the list, but the American women\u2019s water polo squad is also nominated to give aquatic sports two chances for big wins.<\/p>\n<p>Ledecky is one of five nominees for the Female Olympic Athlete of the Year after winning five gold medals at the world championships in Russia. Ledecky became the first person to win four freestyle gold medals in one world championships, and lowered her own world records in the 800 and 1500 freestyles. In the 1500 free, she managed to reset the record twice.<\/p>\n<p>Ledecky\u2019s challengers for the award include tennis player <strong>Serena Williams<\/strong>, who nearly became the first person to win all four Grand Slam titles in one calendar year. But Williams still dominated on the court, winning four major titles across two tennis seasons.<\/p>\n<p>Also nominated for Female Olympic Athlete of the Year are: Gymnast <strong>Simone Biles<\/strong>, who won a history-making fourth-straight all around title; wrestler <strong>Adeline Gray<\/strong>, who won a third world title in 2015; triathlete <strong>Gwen Jorgensen<\/strong>, who went undefeated this past season and won the world title.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. women\u2019s water polo team are nominated for Olympic Team of the Year after claiming a fourth gold medal at the world championships, more than any team in history. The team is the first to be the reigning Olympic, world, World Cup and World League champions. 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