Author: rokur
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Paris Olympics: French Swimmer Léon Marchand Scores Two Gold Medals | France 24 English
French swimmer Léon 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.
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Olympics 2024: Summer Mcintosh’s Family Celebrate “Surreal” Moment She Won Gold For Canada | Global News
Following the gold medal win of Summer McIntosh in the 400-metre individual swimming medley at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Global News caught up with the Toronto-based champion’s family. Mother Jill, father Greg and sister Jill McIntosh sat among the crowd in Paris on Monday, as they watched the youngest in their family make their country…
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Former Alameda Swim Team President Charged In Connection To Alleged Embezzlement | KPIX CBS News Bay Area
Kara St. Cyr reports on the charges the former Alameda swim team president faces after allegations of embezzlement from the organization.
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Olympic Triathletes Swim In Seine After Water Quality Delay | CBS News
Both the men’s and women’s Olympic triathlon events proceeded with swimming in the Seine River on Wednesday after the water’s pollution levels caused a delay. CBS Saturday Morning co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has more from Paris.
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Would You Swim In The Seine River? Paris Residents And Olympics Visitors Weigh In | Associated Press
Olympic triathletes swam in Seine River on Wednesday after days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns in the Seine River. Organizers said the latest tests of the famed Paris waterway showed compliance with quality standards. Elevated levels of bacteria delayed the men’s race from Tuesday. The decision to go ahead with the Seine…
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Olympic Village Initial Food Shortage Sparks Alternative Dining Choice | ABS-CBN News
Early food shortages at the Olympic Village and exceptionally long waits for protein led athletes to seek alternative dining options, while some said on Wednesday (July 31) that the situation is improving as the Games progress.
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Pan Decimates The 100 Free World Record In 46.40 | The Swimsuit Guy
That was the most EPIC night of swimming. Sarah Sjoestrom in the women’s 100 freestyle, Leon Marchand getting double gold and a brand new world record by Pan Zhanle in the men’s 100 free.
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“You Can Believe What You’re Seeing From Irish Swimming” | Jon Rudd | Off The Ball
Swim Ireland’s Performance Director Jon Rudd joined Ger to talk about the massive success of the Irish swimming team so far at the Olympic Games, which has seen Daniel Wiffen take gold and Mona McSharry win a bronze medal.
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‘Sick And Tired Of The Political Agendas’: Athletes ‘Not Happy’ With Olympic Village Conditions | Sky News Australia
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says athletes aren’t happy with the conditions of the Olympic Village in Paris amid controversy over the vegan-heavy menu. Paris Olympic officials have been forced to order huge supplies of eggs and red meat amid complaints about the vegan-heavy menu at the athletes’ village. They’re now facing a challenge to keep…