Still , commentators could n't recognize her success for what it was , but instead chose to recognize her in relation to a male athlete -- Michael Phelps .
U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky broke her own her own world record during the women 's 400 meter freestyle Saturday night .
Commentators could n't recognize Katie Ledecky 's success for what it was , but instead chose to recognize her in relation to a male athlete -- Michael Phelps .
U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky broke her own her own world record during the women 's 400 meter freestyle Saturday night .