Author: rokur
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Paris 2024: Grainne Murphy And Andrew Bree On Daniel Wiffen’s Gold Medal | RTÉ Sport
Daniel Wiffen executed the “perfect race” in becoming Olmypic champion, according to RTÉ Sport analyst Gráinne Murphy. The Irish swimmer finished like a train in the men’s 800m freestyle final to clinch gold in an Olympic record time of 7:38.19 at the La Defense Arena in the west of the French capital. The Armagh man’s…
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Brazilian Swimmer Speaks Out After Expulsion From Olympics | Guardian Sport
Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira has spoken out on social media after she was sent home from the Paris Olympics. Vieira and her teammate and boyfriend, Gabriel Santos, were given a warning after they left the athletes’ village without clearing it with the team, according to the Brazilian Olympic Committee. Their infraction was discovered following…
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Australian Kaylee McKeown Defends Her Title As 100m Backstroke Olympic Champion | ABC News
Kaylee McKeown paid tribute to her late dad and became just the second woman to win consecutive Olympic 100m backstroke gold medals. Australia now has six gold medals at the Paris Olympics.
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The Inspired Unemployed vs. Cody Simpson (Swimming Race) | The Project
Matt and Jack from The Inspired Unemployed took on Cody Simpson in a swimming challenge, and it didn’t go too well for the boys.
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Powerbase Sessions: Swimmer Freya Colbert | Loughborough University
A look at Loughborough and Great Britain swimmer Freya Colbert’s gym workouts at Powerbase.
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Swim South Florida: Mother Starts Non-profit Organization To Help Young Children Learn How To Swim | WPLG Local 10
Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.
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Swimming For Jamaica: Josh Kirlew Hopes To Rival Athletics Success | Al Jazeera
Josh Kirlew, a Jamaican swimmer, is one of two representing Jamaica at Paris 2024. Known for its athletic prowess, Jamaica is shifting focus to swimming, with Kirlew chosen as a flagbearer. Making his Olympic debut in the 100m butterfly, Kirlew hopes to inspire young Jamaicans, drawing motivation from Michael Phelps. His journey from a local…
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Paris Olympics Faces Climate Challenge With Swimming Schedule For Seine | Associated Press
The Paris Olympics bet against climate change when they scheduled some outdoor swimming events in the Seine River, and they may lose. Heavy rains are threatening to wash out the swimming portion of triathlon events. Read AP
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Team GB Win Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay Gold | Sky Sports News
Team GB have another gold in the pool! Duncan Scott extends his lead over the chasing pack and gives himself some breathing space, building a lead of over a second from Team USA with 50 metres to go. Scott keeps pulling away and safely touches the wall to give Team GB a dominant win! They…