Ariarne Titmus, Olympics: Bec Judd and Pia Whitesell celebrate gold medal
3 years, 4 months ago

Ariarne Titmus, Olympics: Bec Judd and Pia Whitesell celebrate gold medal

Daily Mail  

Australian celebrities have praised swimmer Ariarne Titmus after she won gold at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. Stars including Bec Judd, Pia Whitesell, Bianca Chatfield and Em Rusciano reacted to Titmus' victory with joy on social media. Proud: Australian celebrities including Bec Judd, Pia Whitesell and Em Rusciano have praised swimmer Ariarne Titmus after she won gold at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday Bec, 38, shared a photo of the swimmer to Instagram and wrote: 'Amazing. The Block star Bianca Chatfield commented, 'What an incredible swim' She defeated Katie Ledecky, who is regarded as the greatest female swimmer ever.

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Australian Paris Olympic team athletes touch down in Sydney after record gold haul
4 months, 1 week ago

Australian Paris Olympic team athletes touch down in Sydney after record gold haul

ABC  

The Australian Olympic team has received a warm welcome after arriving home from Paris after recording its most successful Games to date. Mr Albanese said every athlete who competed was "worth their weight in gold" and had made Australia proud, in his welcome home address. "Walking away from Paris with a bronze medal, it's a big achievement for myself, it's …

Paris Olympics: Jess Hull claims silver in the 1,500m, Aussie Stingers runner-up to Spain in water polo — as it happened
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Jess Hull claims silver in the 1,500m, Aussie Stingers runner-up to Spain in water polo — as it happened

ABC  

Jess Hull has secured a stunning Olympics silver after an incredible run in the 1,500m final. Key Events Day 16 schedule Sat 10 Aug Day 15 medal tally Sat 10 Aug Athletics: Hull wins silver for Australia in 1,500m Sat 10 Aug Show all key events Australia's medals J By Jon Healy Australia has won two silver medals on day …

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle Saturday night. Phelps had been the only swimmer to win the same event at four straight summer Olympics, taking gold in the 200 individual medley at Athens, Beijing, London and …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold medal, eager for LA 2028
4 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Paris Olympics: Cam McEvoy, Kaylee McKeown and Saya Sakakibara win gold for Australia — as it happened
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Cam McEvoy, Kaylee McKeown and Saya Sakakibara win gold for Australia — as it happened

ABC  

Saya Sakakibara has won an historic gold medal in the BMX at the Paris Olympics, which is Australia's first in the history of the event. Sakakibara's win continued a gold rush for Australia, after Cam McEvoy won a gold medal in the men's 50m freestyle and Kaylee McKeown once again dominated the field in the women's 200m backstroke to claim …

Ledecky wins record 13th medal with a silver. Summer McIntosh and Kate Douglass strike gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ledecky wins record 13th medal with a silver. Summer McIntosh and Kate Douglass strike gold

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — It wasn’t the medal Katie Ledecky would’ve preferred. On a night when Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh romped to another victory and Kate Douglass claimed a gold for the Americans, Ledecky collected the 13th medal of her stellar career to become the most decorated woman in swimming history Thursday. Ledecky and three American teammates took silver in the …

Mollie O'Callaghan, Shayna Jack stunned in women's 100m freestyle final as Sarah Sjöström takes Paris Olympics gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mollie O'Callaghan, Shayna Jack stunned in women's 100m freestyle final as Sarah Sjöström takes Paris Olympics gold

ABC  

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan says she has to "suck up" the disappointment of missing the medals in the Olympic 100m freestyle final. O'Callaghan finished fourth and compatriot Shayna Jack fifth in Wednesday night's final in Paris. O'Callaghan beat teammate Ariarne Titmus for the 200m freestyle gold medal and also featured in Australia's victorious 4x100m freestyle relay team at the Paris pool. …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Australia’s O’Callaghan foils clubmate Titmus for 200m freestyle gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Australia’s O’Callaghan foils clubmate Titmus for 200m freestyle gold

The Hindu  

Australia’s red-headed rocket Mollie O’Callaghan toppled defending champion Ariarne Titmus to claim gold in the women’s 200-metre freestyle in an Olympic record at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday in a duel of club-mates. Prepared by the same coach Dean Boxall and training at the same suburban Brisbane pool, O’Callaghan and Titmus both bided their time in the race as …

Mollie O'Callaghan wins gold and pips Ariarne Titmus in Paris Olympics 200m freestyle final — as it happened
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mollie O'Callaghan wins gold and pips Ariarne Titmus in Paris Olympics 200m freestyle final — as it happened

ABC  

Mollie O'Callaghan has claimed the gold medal in front of Australian champion Ariarne Titmus in an electric 200m women's freestyle at the Paris Olympics. Here's every event scheduled for day four: Olympics schedule day four: Jess Fox returns for more gold Mollie O'Callaghan, Ariarne Titmus bonded by magic moment in Paris A By Andrew McGarry As we begin to wrap …

Olympics medal tally: Here's Australia's team standings on day three of the Games
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics medal tally: Here's Australia's team standings on day three of the Games

ABC  

It's day three of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. So many events happening, we're keeping track of all the Australian medal winners for each day of competition. Here's a list of day three's Aussie winners. Australia's medal wins on day three: Gold: Mollie O'Callaghan — Swimming: Women's 200m freestyle Silver: Ariarne Titmus — Swimming: Women's 200m freestyle — Swimming: Women's …

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 …

Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — The Australian women are about the surest thing in swimming, and they showed it Saturday on the first night at the Paris Olympic pool. They picked up two gold medals, led by Ariarne Titmus in the 400-meter freestyle and another by the quartet in the 4x100 freestyle relay, their fourth straight Olympic victory in that event. “It’s …

Terminated again: Titmus hands Ledecky another Olympic defeat, claiming gold in the 400 free
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Terminated again: Titmus hands Ledecky another Olympic defeat, claiming gold in the 400 free

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — It was billed as one of the most anticipated races of the Paris Olympics. “I probably felt the expectation and pressure for this race more than anything in my life, to be honest, and I’m pretty good at handling the pressure of it.” Ledecky, 27, remains at six individual gold medals in her brilliant career, still the …

Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle as rival Ariarne Titmus wins gold
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky places third in 400-meter freestyle as rival Ariarne Titmus wins gold

LA Times  

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus, left, celebrates after winning the women’s 400-meter freestyle final as American Katie Ledecky reacts to the result during the Olympics on Saturday in Nanterre, France. It was billed as the “Race of the Century.” It turned out to be a race for second, with Australia’s Ariarne Titmus dominating a field that included the last three world record-holders …

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus beats Summer McIntosh, Katie Ledecky to win second straight gold in women’s 400-meter freestyle
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus beats Summer McIntosh, Katie Ledecky to win second straight gold in women’s 400-meter freestyle

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — Australian star Ariarne Titmus won her second consecutive gold medal in the women’s 400-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics to earn the first women’s swimming medal of the Games. 🇦🇺 Ariarne Titmus of Australia defeated 🇨🇦 Summer McIntosh of Canada and 🇺🇸 Katie Ledecky of the U.S. in the 400-meter freestyle. So I’m really happy to have …

For Katie Ledecky, Olympics open with a complicated loss to her biggest rival
4 months, 4 weeks ago

For Katie Ledecky, Olympics open with a complicated loss to her biggest rival

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage from the Paris Games. “I was like, ‘All good, all good,’ but she was freaking out,” Ledecky said later. I just didn’t want either of us to get disqualified for swimming in the wrong lane.” Katie Ledecky informs Ariarne Titmus that she’s in the wrong lane ahead of Saturday’s women’s 400-meter freestyle final. And, by the …

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

Paris 2024 Olympics: Titmus, McKeown and McKeon to lead Australia in pool
6 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Titmus, McKeown and McKeon to lead Australia in pool

The Hindu  

Double individual gold medallists Ariarne Titmus, Kaylee McKeown and Emma McKeon will lead Australia’s 41-strong squad in the pool at the Olympic Games in Paris next month as Swimming Australia confirmed another powerful line-up on Sunday. “This team is balanced by debutants through to record breakers and stalwarts – from Cam McEvoy and Bronte Campbell at their fourth Games, through …

Aussie swimmers Cameron McEvoy, Bronte Campbell reach 4th Olympics, singer Cody Simpson misses out
6 months, 1 week ago

Aussie swimmers Cameron McEvoy, Bronte Campbell reach 4th Olympics, singer Cody Simpson misses out

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — The Australian Olympic Committee has selected a 41-member swim team to represent Australia in the pool at the Paris Olympics, including Cameron McEvoy and Bronte Campbell, who will compete at their fourth games. The team announced Saturday at the conclusion of the Olympic trials in Brisbane also features three athletes representing Australia at their third Olympics, 13 …

Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials
6 months, 1 week ago

Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Ariarne Titmus set a world record in the women’s 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials. Titmus finished in 1 minute, 52.23 seconds in the final, taking almost two-thirds of a second off Mollie O’Callaghan’s world mark of 1:52.85 set at last year’s world championships. “We really don’t see what each other is doing in …

Ariarne Titmus breaks 200m freestyle world record at the Australian swimming trials
6 months, 1 week ago

Ariarne Titmus breaks 200m freestyle world record at the Australian swimming trials

ABC  

Ariarne Titmus has smashed the 200m freestyle world record in a thrilling race against former record holder Mollie O'Callaghan at the Australian Olympic trials in Brisbane. "The world record is a bonus," Titmus said. Then a cast of blockbuster proportions behind them: Fellow world record holders in the 4x200m freestyle relay Brianna Throssell and Shayna Jack, plus heat swimmer for …

Ariarne Titmus narrowly misses world record to book place in Paris 2024 at Australian Olympic Swimming Trials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ariarne Titmus narrowly misses world record to book place in Paris 2024 at Australian Olympic Swimming Trials

ABC  

Ariarne Titmus missed breaking her own 400m freestyle world record by just 0.06 seconds to book her place in Paris 2024 at the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials in Brisbane. The reigning Olympic champion swam 3:55.44, comfortably the fastest time in the world this year, beating rival Summer McIntosh's 3:59.06 from the Canadian swim trials last month. The 22-year-old, who holds …

Swimming: Titmus fires Olympic warning with fastest 400m freestyle of year
8 months ago

Swimming: Titmus fires Olympic warning with fastest 400m freestyle of year

The Hindu  

World record holder Ariarne Titmus fired a warning shot on Friday to Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh ahead of the Paris Olympics with the fastest 400m freestyle of the year. Titmus beat Ledecky in a thrilling final at the Tokyo Olympics then broke the American great’s long-standing world record in 2022, only for Canadian teenager McIntosh to better the mark …

O’Callaghan, McKeown in ominous Olympic form at Australian championships
8 months, 1 week ago

O’Callaghan, McKeown in ominous Olympic form at Australian championships

The Hindu  

Two-time world champion Mollie O’Callaghan fired a Paris Olympics warning Wednesday with a blistering 100m freestyle at the Australian championships, while Kaylee McKeown joined an elite group in the 200m medley. Meg Harris, Tokyo Olympic champion Emma McKeon and Shayna Jack were all under the qualifying time needed to make Paris, while Cate Campbell and Brianna Throssell narrowly missed it. …

Kaylee McKeown on fire in Sydney as she warms up for Olympics
9 months, 1 week ago

Kaylee McKeown on fire in Sydney as she warms up for Olympics

The Hindu  

World record holder Kaylee McKeown warmed up for her Olympic 200m backstroke defence with a blistering swim at the NSW State Championships Friday, while sprint star Mollie O’Callaghan upstaged Emma McKeon. Australia’s McKeown touched in 2mins 04.21sec at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to beat the field by seven seconds -- the second-fastest time this year behind American arch-rival …

Australia names slimmed down team for Qatar world championships
1 year ago

Australia names slimmed down team for Qatar world championships

The Hindu  

Swimming Australia has named a slimmed-down team of 24 to compete at February’s world championships in Qatar with a slew of big names skipping the meet as they continue preparations for the Paris Olympics. A team of 38, including six open water swimmers, won 30 medals at this year’s world championships in Fukuoka but only 18 Australians will compete in …

Olympic champion Titmus has surgery to remove benign tumours
1 year, 3 months ago

Olympic champion Titmus has surgery to remove benign tumours

The Hindu  

Australia’s world and Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus said on Friday she was recovering from surgery to remove benign tumours from an ovary. The 200 and 400m freestyle Olympic gold medallist and 400m freestyle world record holder told followers on Instagram she would be taking some weeks to rest after the operation. A large growth was found on my right …

Mollie O'Callaghan stuns Aussie rival Ariarne Titmus to claim gold at the World Championships as teenage sensation smashes 200m freestyle world record in Japan
1 year, 4 months ago

Mollie O'Callaghan stuns Aussie rival Ariarne Titmus to claim gold at the World Championships as teenage sensation smashes 200m freestyle world record in Japan

Daily Mail  

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan set a blistering pace to break the world record in the women's 200 metres freestyle, capturing the gold medal with a time of one minute, 52.85 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday. Olympic champion Titmus had blazed to the 400m freestyle title on Sunday to erase 16-year-old McIntosh's mark and was well placed to go …

Swimming World Championships: O’Callaghan wins 200m freestyle title in world record time
1 year, 4 months ago

Swimming World Championships: O’Callaghan wins 200m freestyle title in world record time

The Hindu  

Australian teen Mollie O’Callaghan set a new world record in winning the women’s 200m freestyle in a time of 1min, 52.85sec at swimming’s World Championships on Wednesday. The previous world record was 1:52.98, set by Italian Federica Pellegrini at the 2009 world championships. To come away with a world record is just amazing.” O’Callaghan had fired a warning shot at …

Ariarne Titmus wins gold, breaks world record at World Swimming Championships
1 year, 5 months ago

Ariarne Titmus wins gold, breaks world record at World Swimming Championships

The Hindu  

Ariarne Titmus reclaimed her 400m freestyle world record and took gold after a dominant win over rivals Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh at the world championships on Sunday. Swimming World Championships: Top swimmers missing worlds as they deal with mental, physical issues The race was one of the most hotly anticipated of the world championships on the opening night in …

Ariarne Titmus, Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh face off in women's 400m freestyle battle royale at 2023 World Aquatics Championships
1 year, 5 months ago

Ariarne Titmus, Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh face off in women's 400m freestyle battle royale at 2023 World Aquatics Championships

ABC  

It's the three-way battle that has the potential to light up the entire sport. Key points: Ariarne Titmus, Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh are the only three women to swim the 400 freestyle in under 3:59.00 The World Aquatics Championships get underway on Sunday, July 23 in Fukuoka, Japan Canadian 16-year-old McIntosh currently holds the world record at 3:56.08 When …

Katie Ledecky vs. Ariarne Titmus vs. Summer McIntosh: A swimming mega-race with major Olympic implications
1 year, 5 months ago

Katie Ledecky vs. Ariarne Titmus vs. Summer McIntosh: A swimming mega-race with major Olympic implications

New York Times  

Canadian Summer McIntosh walked to the starting blocks, an intense focus in her eyes. It was the women’s 400-meter freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics — the first time Ledecky squared off against Titmus and McIntosh. One of those world records was in the 400m freestyle, the same event McIntosh will race against Ledecky and Titmus in Japan. Ariarne Titmus …

Swimming great Katie Ledecky talking of sticking around for the 2028 LA Olympics
1 year, 5 months ago

Swimming great Katie Ledecky talking of sticking around for the 2028 LA Olympics

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Retirement isn’t anywhere in sight for swimmer Katie Ledecky, one of the greatest freestylers that swimming has ever seen. I can’t wrap my head around being done next year.” Ledecky was also reminded that the Los Angeles Olympics are exactly five years away. Ledecky, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist, faces 2021 Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia …

O’Callaghan upsets Titmus with year’s fastest 200m freestyle
1 year, 6 months ago

O’Callaghan upsets Titmus with year’s fastest 200m freestyle

The Hindu  

Mollie O’Callaghan upset Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus with the fastest 200m freestyle of the year Thursday to book a world championship slot from a stacked field at the Australian trials. Reigning 100m world champion O’Callaghan produced a sizzling final 50m to touch in 1:53.83 ahead of Titmus, who easily won the 400 free on the opening night of the …

Olympic champion Titmus on fire to book world championship place
1 year, 6 months ago

Olympic champion Titmus on fire to book world championship place

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus swam the second fastest 400m freestyle this year, on Tuesday, to book her place at next month’s world championships, as did fellow swimming superstars Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown. Titmus, who lost her world record to teenage Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh in March, touched in 3:58.47 to win easily ahead of Lani Pallister at Australia’s world …

Australian C’ships: O’Callaghan beats McKeon in clash of Olympic and world champions
1 year, 8 months ago

Australian C’ships: O’Callaghan beats McKeon in clash of Olympic and world champions

The Hindu  

World champion Mollie O’Callaghan won a showdown with Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon on Monday to take the women’s 100m freestyle title at the Australian championships in the fastest time this year. “It hurts, but great to touch the wall,” said O’Callaghan, whose time was quicker than the 52.67 that won her gold at the world championships in Budapest last …

Commonwealth Games: Australia rules the waves in Birmingham
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Australia rules the waves in Birmingham

The Hindu  

Australia dominated the swimming events at the Commonwealth Games with 65 medals — 25 gold, 21 silver and 19 bronze. Gold galore Australia’s McKeon made history by taking her tally of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games to 14, the most by any athlete. Challenging the Australian hegemony was 15-year-old Summer McIntosh, who became Canada’s first gold medallist in the …

CWG 2022: Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Commonwealth 100m, Ariarne Titmus Stars in Pool
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Commonwealth 100m, Ariarne Titmus Stars in Pool

News 18  

Olympic 100m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah cruised to Commonwealth gold on Wednesday as Australia’s Ariarne Titmus completed a stunning individual freestyle treble on the last night of swimming action. “It’s a year ago since I was giving my interviews and burst into tears because of a bad swim at the Olympics," said the world champion, who also won the 50m butterfly …

Ariarne Titmus Pays Tribute to Katie Ledecky After World Record Swim
2 years, 7 months ago

Ariarne Titmus Pays Tribute to Katie Ledecky After World Record Swim

News 18  

Australian Olympic champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus paid tribute to Katie Ledecky after breaking the American’s world record in the 400 metres freestyle at the national championships in Adelaide. “I hope now this is going to keep the battle going, give her some drive, and hopefully, we can see how much faster we can keep going.” World champion Titmus edged Ledecky …

Swimmer Ariarne Titmus sets 400-meter freestyle world record
2 years, 7 months ago

Swimmer Ariarne Titmus sets 400-meter freestyle world record

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus has broken the women’s 400-meter freestyle world record at the Australian swimming championships. “It’s kind of nice now that I am not going to be asked when I am going to break the world record,” Titmus said. It’s definitely showing in the pool.” Titmus beat Ledecky for Olympic gold in the 400 …

'Duel in the Pool' to Pit Katie Ledecky vs Ariarne Titmus
2 years, 8 months ago

'Duel in the Pool' to Pit Katie Ledecky vs Ariarne Titmus

News 18  

Swimming superpowers Australia and the United States will clash in a “Duel in the Pool” with Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky renewing their Olympic rivalry, it was announced on Wednesday. Australia and the United States dominated the pool at the Tokyo Games last year, taking 50 Olympic swimming medals between them. “Watch Australia and the USA battle it out for …

The Tokyo Olympics highlights that had us jumping out of our seats
3 years, 4 months ago

The Tokyo Olympics highlights that had us jumping out of our seats

ABC  

Australia's Tokyo Olympics campaign has been one of its most successful ever but, even outside of the gold medal wins, these Games have thrown up a bevy of heart-stopping moments. It started with Australia's women's four rowing team crossing the finish line first on Sea Forest Waterway, followed 20 minutes later by the men's team, also in top position for …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Medal is a medal', PV Sindhu's father proud of daughter's consecutive podium finishes
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Medal is a medal', PV Sindhu's father proud of daughter's consecutive podium finishes

Firstpost  

Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said said that he asked her to concentrate on her game against China’s Bing Jiao in the bronze medal play-off. Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said here on Sunday said that he asked her to concentrate on her game against China’s …

USA\'s Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon
3 years, 4 months ago

USA\'s Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Securing his place as one of the biggest stars of the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel won his fourth gold medal with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle Sunday. In the men's 50, France's Florent Manaudou finished behind Dressel to repeat as the Olympic silver medalist in 21.55, while Brazil's Bruno Fratus claimed the bronze in 21.57 — edging American …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Emma McKeon clinches seventh medal to create history as Australia win 4x100m medley relay
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Emma McKeon clinches seventh medal to create history as Australia win 4x100m medley relay

Firstpost  

Emma McKeon has now won four gold and three bronze in Tokyo 2020, overtaking East German Kristin Otto’s six medal-haul in 1952 which was matched by American Natalie Coughlin in 2008. Emma McKeon made Olympic history Sunday in helping Australia upset two-time defending champions the United States to soar to the women’s 4x100m relay gold medal Sunday. A blistering butterfly …

Swimming: Emma McKeon first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Swimming: Emma McKeon first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Olympics

The Hindu  

Emma McKeon claimed her historic seventh swimming medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday with Australia’s victory in the women’s 4x100 medley relay. The 27-year-old from Brisbane becomes the first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Games. She is now only the second woman in history to win seven medals in a single Olympics, behind Soviet gymnast …

Katie Ledecky bids farewell to 2021 Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Katie Ledecky bids farewell to 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky is bidding farewell to the Tokyo Games after claiming four medals, two of them gold. The American swimming star went on Twitter to post her thanks to the people of Tokyo and everyone who gave her “tremendous support this week and over the years!” Even though the stands were largely empty at the Olympic pool because of the …

Emma McKeon has seven medals at Tokyo Olympics with gold in 50m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay
3 years, 4 months ago

Emma McKeon has seven medals at Tokyo Olympics with gold in 50m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay

ABC  

Emma McKeon has won two more gold medals in Tokyo, taking her medal tally at this Games to seven — the equal most by any woman in any sport in Olympic history. Key points: Emma McKeon has collected 11 Olympic medals over her career, five of which are gold Seven of McKeon's medals were earned in Tokyo No Australian has …

Swimming: Ledecky wins third straight Olympic 800m freestyle title
3 years, 4 months ago

Swimming: Ledecky wins third straight Olympic 800m freestyle title

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky of the US stormed to her third straight Olympic 800m freestyle title Saturday with a dominant swim to bank her fourth Tokyo medal. The 24-year-old touched in 8min 12.57sec to out pace Australian arch-rival Ariarne Titmus, who clocked a personal best 8:13.83 to earn silver ahead of Italy's Simona Quadarella. She has imposed her will on the rest …

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