Swimming medallists’ timings don’t show a drastic change in Paris
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Swimming medallists’ timings don’t show a drastic change in Paris

The Hindu  

The lack of “World Records” set in the Paris swimming pools in the 2024 Olympics has become a hotly debated issue. In 2024, Olympic Records were created in 100m and 200m backstroke, 200m freestyle, and 200m butterfly events among women. For instance, in the 100m freestyle and 200m breaststroke, the Gold medallists in 2024 would have struck gold in all editions except in 2020. Among men, 100m freestyle, 200m butterfly, and 200m breaststroke have all resulted in Olympic Records. In 50m freestyle and 100m butterfly, the 2024 gold medallists would have struck gold in all editions except Tokyo.

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2024 Year in Sports, Athletics: Duplantis dominates, Neeraj-Arshad showdown in Paris Olympics, a slew of world records
2 days, 4 hours ago

2024 Year in Sports, Athletics: Duplantis dominates, Neeraj-Arshad showdown in Paris Olympics, a slew of world records

The Hindu  

There were records galore from athletics in 2024, both at the national and global level. | Photo Credit: NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon bettered her own world record in the women’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League meet. Sweden’s Armand Duplantis poses next to a board displaying his new 6,26 meters world record after the men’s pole vault …

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds
1 week, 4 days ago

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily  

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds
1 week, 4 days ago

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily  

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds
1 week, 4 days ago

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily  

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

Adam Peaty reveals dilemma over LA28 decision: ‘If that happens, it’ll be 100 percent yes’
2 months ago

Adam Peaty reveals dilemma over LA28 decision: ‘If that happens, it’ll be 100 percent yes’

The Independent  

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India’s Olympic report card: From Bronze-medallists to first-round exits, a searchable list
4 months, 1 week ago

India’s Olympic report card: From Bronze-medallists to first-round exits, a searchable list

The Hindu  

As the Paris Olympics 2024 has drawn to a close, the Indian contingent has finished its campaign with six medals under its belt; one silver and five bronzes. The country secured three out of its six medals in this category, with standout performer Manu Bhaker making history as the first Indian Olympian, since independence, to win two medals in a …

What we’ll always remember from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

What we’ll always remember from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

CNN  

Paris CNN — Truly, what an incredible Olympics it was here in France. Here are the 12 things we’ll always remember from the Paris Summer Olympics of 2024: Simone Biles cements her status as the greatest of all time Simone Biles came to Paris as the most decorated gymnast ever and left with another three Olympic gold medals as well …

Best of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Our staff picks for the Games’ superlative moments
4 months, 1 week ago

Best of the 2024 Paris Olympics: Our staff picks for the Games’ superlative moments

New York Times  

After nearly three weeks and more than 1,000 medals, the Paris Olympics have awarded their final gold. Also receiving votes: China’s diving team — won all eight Olympic diving gold medals Léon Marchand — the French swimmer won four golds and one bronze USA Basketball — extended its gold medal streak to five and eight Katie Ledecky — the American …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Leon Marchand, the most decorated male Olympian at the Summer Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Leon Marchand, the most decorated male Olympian at the Summer Games

The Hindu  

Swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympics brought along with it the arrival of “Marchand-mania” Since the beginning of the Games, home favourite Leon Marchand stunned crowds with his performances, where he won five medals, gold in all four of his individual events, and a bronze medal in the men’s 4x100m medley relay. Men’s 200m breaststroke and butterfly FILE PHOTO: …

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris
4 months, 1 week ago

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris

LA Times  

After punching her way to a gold medal, winning bout after bout, the Algerian boxer felt like she had to keep fighting. The last two weeks in Paris — a setting for the classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities” — have been the best of times and the worst of times for female athletes. International Olympic Committee official Marie …

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Claims Bronze Medal in 57kg Wrestling With Dominant Win Over Puerto Rico's Damien Cruz

News 18  

When it mattered the most, Aman Sehrawat shone the brightest as the Indian wrestler dominated Puerto Rico’s Darien Toi Cruz to clinch the Bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg Freestyle event at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Sehrawat though wouldn’t budge already, as he would find the tackle from around the back to push Cruz down and gather two points …

China wins artistic swimming gold at Paris Olympics, where the sport moved forward without Russia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China wins artistic swimming gold at Paris Olympics, where the sport moved forward without Russia

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — China took gold in the artistic swimming team event Wednesday night at the Paris Olympics, with the United States getting silver and Spain taking bronze. Gold medalists China team, silver medalists USA team, and bronze medalists Spain team pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the team acrobatic routine of artistic swimming at the 2024 …

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

The Independent  

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‘It was magical.’ U.S. wins first medal in artistic swimming in 20 years
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘It was magical.’ U.S. wins first medal in artistic swimming in 20 years

LA Times  

The U.S. reacts after clinching a silver medal in the artistic swimming team acrobatic routine at the 2024 Summer Olympics Wednesday in Saint-Denis, France. “We’ve had a crazy two years,” veteran swimmer Anita Alvarez said. Fuentes and her staff created a routine inspired by sorcery, a theme the coach wrote had “always captivated me due to the profound mystery and …

Paris Games 2024 Artistic Swimming (Day 2) Olympics Google Doodle Schedule Today Team Gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Games 2024 Artistic Swimming (Day 2) Olympics Google Doodle Schedule Today Team Gold

ABP News  

Google Doodle Today: In a tribute to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Google has unveiled a new Google Doodle dedicated to the event of artistic swimming. Google Doodle On August 6 The Doodle captures the essence of artistic swimming, a sport combining elements of swimming, gymnastics, and dance. The sport underwent a significant rebranding in 2017 when the international governing …

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 11 - August 6: What are the medal events today?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 11 - August 6: What are the medal events today?

The Hindu  

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics began in Paris on July 26 and concludes on August 11. On Tuesday, medal events will be held across equestrian, sailing, diving, skateboarding, wrestling, athletics, track cycling and boxing. Here are the medal events for Day 11 of Paris 2024 Olympics :- 13:30 - Equestrian - Jumping Individual Final 18:13 - Sailing - …

Paris 2024 Olympics: World record holding swimmer Sjostrom adds 50m freestyle gold to 100m title
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: World record holding swimmer Sjostrom adds 50m freestyle gold to 100m title

The Hindu  

World record holder Sarah Sjostrom won the women’s 50 metres freestyle gold at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, adding to the 100 title the Swede won last week. The 30-year-old Sjostrom is swimming as well as ever in her fifth Olympics and smashed Hungarian Katinka Hosszu’s Olympic record in the preliminaries. The Swede could not match that time in Sunday’s …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Bobby Finke breaks World Record in men’s freestyle 1500m
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Bobby Finke breaks World Record in men’s freestyle 1500m

The Hindu  

American iron-man Bobby Finke smashed the men’s 1,500 metres freestyle world record as he retained the Olympic gold medal in a thrilling swim that put the United States on top of the medal table at the Paris pool with two events remaining. Gallant Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri took silver, 3.88 seconds behind Finke, with Daniel Wiffen, the 800m gold medallist, taking …

Paris 2024: Records broken by Katie Ledecky at the Olympic Games
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Records broken by Katie Ledecky at the Olympic Games

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky has had yet another remarkable Olympics in Paris this year. READ | Katie Ledecky at Olympics: All you need to know about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer Ledecky has won four more medals and broken the following records at the Paris 2024 Olympics: She set the new Olympic record in the women’s 1500m freestyle with a time …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Walsh dedicates US relay world record to disqualified sister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Walsh dedicates US relay world record to disqualified sister

The Hindu  

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh said she was devastated when she heard her sister Alex had been disqualified in the 200 metres individual medley on Saturday, dedicating her US gold in the mixed 4x100m medley relay to her elder sibling. Paris 2024 Olympics: USA’s Alex Walsh walks off the pool after the women’s 200-meter individual medley final in Nanterre on Saturday. …

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day Nine - August 4: What are the medal events today?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day Nine - August 4: What are the medal events today?

The Hindu  

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics began in Paris on July 26 and concludes on August 11. On Sunday, medal events will be held across golf, equestrian, tennis, boxing, table tennis, cycling, archery, artistic gymnastics, badminton, shooting, swimming, fencing and athletics. Here are the medal events for Day Nine of Paris 2024 Olympics :- 12:30 - Golf - Men’s …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hungarian Kristof Milak roars home for men’s 100m butterfly gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hungarian Kristof Milak roars home for men’s 100m butterfly gold

The Hindu  

Kristof Milak powered to victory in the men’s 100m butterfly on Saturday to win his country’s second swimming gold of the Paris Games and justify his tag as pre-race favourite. The enigmatic Hungarian left the arena without speaking to the media, skipping the compulsory medal winners’ press conference and not even providing words to his national television station. Hungary’s Kristof …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold medal, eager for LA 2028
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold medal, eager for LA 2028

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky won a record-equalling career ninth gold medal at the Paris Olympics by claiming an unprecedented fourth women’s 800 metres freestyle title on Saturday. Ledecky’s ninth gold from four Games gives her a share of the all-time record for female Olympians with former Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. I’m so proud of my efforts this week, two gold, two silver.” …

Katie Ledecky at Olympics: All you need to know about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky at Olympics: All you need to know about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer

The Hindu  

With eight out of nine of her Olympic gold medals coming from individual events, Katie Ledecky, is touted as one of the greatest mid-distance female swimmers of all time. London 2012 Olympics: Katie Ledecky reacts after winning gold in the women’s 800m freestyle final at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics: Ledecky became the sole individual …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams joins Steffi Graf as the only women to complete the Golden Slam
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams joins Steffi Graf as the only women to complete the Golden Slam

Associated Press  

Aug. 4 1936 — American athlete Jesse Owens wins his 2nd gold medal at the Berlin Olympics; beats German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record. 2012 — Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 to join Steffi Graf as the only women to complete the Golden Slam — winning the Olympics and the four majors. …

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day Eight - August 3: What are the medal events today?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics, Day Eight - August 3: What are the medal events today?

The Hindu  

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics began in Paris on July 26 and concludes on August 11. On Saturday, medal events will be held across shooting, equestrian, rowing, road cycling, tennis, table tennis, sailing, archery, badminton, artistic gymnastics, judo, boxing, fencing, athletics, swimming and surfing. Here are the medal events for Day Eight of Paris 2024 Olympics :- 13:00 …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marchand seals fourth medal of Summer Games, McKeown completes double
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marchand seals fourth medal of Summer Games, McKeown completes double

The Hindu  

French favourite Leon Marchand took his fourth gold medal of the Paris Olympics when he won the men’s 200 metres Individual Medley in an Olympic record time on Friday. McKeown completes backstroke double with 200m gold Australia’s Kaylee McKeown cemented her place among the greats of Olympic swimming on Friday as she became the first woman to retain both of …

Paris 2024 Olympics: The Kristof Milak-Caleb Dressel rivalry
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: The Kristof Milak-Caleb Dressel rivalry

The Hindu  

The emerging rivalry between Caeleb Dressel and Kristof Milak can inspire the pair to more world records at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Dressel won the final in 49.45 ahead of Hungarian Milak by 0.23 seconds, with the American breaking his previous world record of 49.5 set in Gwangju in July 2019. Milak, who won the 200m butterfly in an Olympic …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hungary’s Kos wins men’s 200m backstroke gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hungary’s Kos wins men’s 200m backstroke gold

The Hindu  

Hubert Kos won the men’s 200 metres backstroke to give Hungary a first gold of the Paris Olympics on Thursday while Apostolos Christou took Greece’s first medal in a swimming race not held in open water. “It’s the best achievement for me in my career, the best day of my life.” Kos has been working with US great Michael Phelps’ …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sjostrom turns back the clock to win 100m freestyle gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sjostrom turns back the clock to win 100m freestyle gold

The Hindu  

Evergreen Swede Sarah Sjostrom proved the adage that form is temporary and class is permanent as she upset a top-quality field to claim the women’s 100 metres freestyle gold at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. READ | Leon Marchand makes history with golden double Though regarded as one of the greatest swimmers of the modern era, her one Olympic gold …

Leon Marchand is toast of Paris with astonishing Olympic double in the pool
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Leon Marchand is toast of Paris with astonishing Olympic double in the pool

The Independent  

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Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke about two hours apart in front of a home crowd cheering his every stroke. They’re amazing to me, …

From Gabriel Medina to Daniel Wiffen: A list of all the record breakers at the 2024 Summer Paris Olympic Games
4 months, 3 weeks ago

From Gabriel Medina to Daniel Wiffen: A list of all the record breakers at the 2024 Summer Paris Olympic Games

Hindustan Times  

The Olympics are among the most widely watched sports events worldwide. Gabriel Medina and Daniel Wiffen Swimming 30th July: Women’s 100m backstroke Kaylee McKeown from Australia broke her own Olympic record of 57.47 seconds from the 2021 Tokyo Games. 29th July: Women’s 200-meter freestyle Mollie O’Callaghan from Australia broke the Olympic record of 1:53:50 set by another Australian, Ariarne Titmus …

Many top swimmers are going slower than expected in the Olympic pool. Is it too shallow?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Many top swimmers are going slower than expected in the Olympic pool. Is it too shallow?

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — The atmosphere for Olympic swimming is electrifying. I’m not really thinking about it.” Going forward, World Aquatics has mandated a minimum depth of 2.5 meters for swimming and water polo events, such as the portable pool that will be installed inside SoFi Stadium for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. “I try not to pay attention to it …

Katie Ledecky shatters Olympic record, winning gold by an absurd margin
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky shatters Olympic record, winning gold by an absurd margin

LA Times  

The 1,500-meter freestyle is the most grueling event in swimming, 30 muscle-burning, lung-busting laps of a 50-meter pool that tests an athlete’s physical stamina and mental toughness. And no one has ever done it better than Katie Ledecky, who Wednesday cemented her legacy as the greatest women’s distance swimmer of all time with another dominant victory at the Paris Olympics. …

Kaylee McKeown proves that timing is everything in brilliant 100m backstroke win at the Paris Olympics over American rival
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kaylee McKeown proves that timing is everything in brilliant 100m backstroke win at the Paris Olympics over American rival

ABC  

There can't be too many swimmers as up for a scrap as Kaylee McKeown. It was Canadian Kylie Masse in lane two who leaped out to turn first though, dead level with Smith, McKeown fourth behind Berkoff. In the second 50m though, McKeown turned it on, drawn through by Masse, Berkoff and Smith, the four in a line through 75m …

Katie Ledecky cruises in 1500-meter freestyle to win gold, set Olympic record
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky cruises in 1500-meter freestyle to win gold, set Olympic record

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — American swimming star Katie Ledecky cruised to victory in an event that’s become synonymous with her name, earning her first Olympic gold medal of the Paris Games in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle Wednesday. 🙌 Katie Ledecky adds another gold medal to her legendary career achievements.#ParisOlympics | 📺 NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/skbxzj1CAj — NBC Olympics & Paralympics July …

2024 Olympics records list: US men’s 4x400M relay team sets a new mark at the Games
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Olympics records list: US men’s 4x400M relay team sets a new mark at the Games

Associated Press  

PARIS — Records are being broken daily at the 2024 Olympics, which run from July 27-Aug. 11, as athletes and teams win medals across 32 sports. Tuesday, July 30 SWIMMING Kaylee McKeown of Australia swam the women’s 100-meter backstroke in 57.33 seconds, breaking her own Olympic record of 57.47 set at the Tokyo Games in 2021. Monday, July 29 SWIMMING …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Thomas Ceccon wins men’s 100 metres backstroke gold; Tatjana Smith wins women’s breaststroke
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Thomas Ceccon wins men’s 100 metres backstroke gold; Tatjana Smith wins women’s breaststroke

The Hindu  

World record holder Thomas Ceccon of Italy made a thrilling late surge to claim the men’s 100-metre backstroke gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday. Tatjana Smith wins 100m breaststroke gold Tatjana Smith, of South Africa, poses with her gold medal after winning the women’s 100-meter breaststroke final at the 2024 Summer Olympics. | Photo Credit: AP Tatjana Smith …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Romania’s Popovici takes men’s 200 metres freestyle gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Romania’s Popovici takes men’s 200 metres freestyle gold

The Hindu  

Romania’s David Popovici beat Britain’s Matt Richards by a knife-edge 0.02 of a second to win the men’s 200-metre freestyle gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday. Germany’s 400 free champion Lukas Maertens led at the first turn, and Popovici dropped to third behind Richards at the 100 mark but was ahead again at 150 and took over at …

Swimming’s next generation, from all over the globe, claims the spotlight at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Swimming’s next generation, from all over the globe, claims the spotlight at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Swimming’s next generation of stars claimed the spotlight at the Paris Olympics on Monday night, a brash group that comes from all over the globe. Then perhaps the biggest surprise of all: Titmus, the world-record holder and defending gold medalist in the women’s 200 free, was knocked off by O’Callaghan. McIntosh collected her first medal of any …

Is the swimming pool in Paris too shallow? Why no world records have been set at Olympics – yet
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Is the swimming pool in Paris too shallow? Why no world records have been set at Olympics – yet

The Telegraph  

No world records have been set in swimming at the Olympics so far and in the men’s 100m breaststroke final, not a single competitor would have finished better than eighth at the Tokyo Games in 2021. A generational talent like Leon Marchand, who took gold in the men’s 400m medley so memorably on Sunday, did manage to break the Olympic …

Titmus reigns in ‘race of the century’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Titmus reigns in ‘race of the century’

Hindustan Times  

Paris: On the first night of swimming events at the Paris La Defence Arena, people were headed just one way from the nearby metro. The rip-roaring rise of Canadian teen Summer Mcintosh scribbled another fascinating sidenote to the 400m freestyle that has seen world record times oscillate between these three women over the last decade. Titmus defended her 400m freestyle …

Today in Sports - The Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - The Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing

Associated Press  

July 28 1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two. 1984 — The Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing. 1992 — American Mike Barrowman sets a world record in winning the 200-meter breaststroke, and Russian Evgueni Sadovyi becomes the Summer Olympics’ first triple …

2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch, medal count and top contenders for gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch, medal count and top contenders for gold

LA Times  

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is among the favorites to win gold in the women’s 100 meters. He set the world’s fastest time in the 200 at the U.S. trials last month and he’ll try to become the first man since Usain Bolt to win Olympic gold in the 100 and 200. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, women’s 400-meter hurdles — The overwhelming favorite …

A massive race to start the Olympics: Get ready for the women’s 400-meter freestyle
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A massive race to start the Olympics: Get ready for the women’s 400-meter freestyle

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage from the Paris Games. Australian Ariarne Titmus, 23, is the defending Olympic gold medalist in the event and the favorite entering Saturday’s competition. For example, New Zealand’s 20-year-old Erika Fairweather would certainly like to play spoiler here; she out-touched McIntosh at 2023 worlds to earn bronze and finish behind Titmus and Ledecky. With none of the …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 26 - Aug. 1
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 26 - Aug. 1

Associated Press  

July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1996 — American swimmer Amy Van Dyken wins the 50-meter freestyle to become Atlanta’s first quadruple gold medalist and the first U.S. woman to win four in a single Olympics. 2014 — Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali wins the Tour de France, becoming …

Full list of major swimming Records broken at the Olympics
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Full list of major swimming Records broken at the Olympics

The Hindu  

The Olympics have always been a stage where athletes strive for greatness, pushing the boundaries. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Perhaps the most successful active female swimmer for USA, Katie Ledecky broke her world record for women’s 800m freestyle swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympics. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Team USA broke its own men’s 4 × 100 m …

2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch every event and the opening ceremony
5 months ago

2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch every event and the opening ceremony

LA Times  

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is among the favorites to win gold in the women’s 100 meters. He set the world’s fastest time in the 200 at the U.S. trials last month and he’ll try to become the first man since Usain Bolt to win Olympic gold in the 100 and 200. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, women’s 400-meter hurdles — The overwhelming favorite …

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