There have been claims the relatively shallow pool at the Paris Olympics is responsible for fewer world records being broken than at previous games.
Shane Keating is an expert of fluid dynamics and says the pool at La Defense may not be the main culprit for the slower times.
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Siobhan Haughey Makes History With Bronze Win In Paris | South China Morning Post
Siobhan Haughey took bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle swimming event in Paris, becoming the first Hongkonger to clinch four Olympic medals. But it was otherwise not a great day for the city’s athletes who came up short in table tennis, badminton and the triathlon. Post sports reporter Paul McNamara has the latest update from Paris.
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China’s Pan Zhanle Accuses Australian And US Swimmers Of Unsportsmanlike Behaviour | Guardian Sport
China’s Pan Zhanle accused Australia’s Kyle Chalmers of snubbing him on the opening night of competition and American swimmer Jack Alexy of allegedly acting disrespectfully towards Chinese coaches during a training session. Zhanle made his comments in an interview with a Chinese broadcaster after the men’s 100m freestyle final in which he broke the world record. Chalmers labelled the allegation towards him ‘a bit weird’ and added: ‘We had a laugh together at warm-down last night – but no issues from my end.’
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Why Swimmer Henrik Christiansen Is Obsessed With Chocolate Muffins at Olympic Village | Access Hollywood
The 2024 Paris Olympics may have discovered a tasty new event thanks to Henrik Christiansen! The Norwegian swimmer has found unexpected TikTok fame due to his obsession with the chocolate muffins at Olympic village. Henrik is winning hearts around the globe with his funny and relatable content throughout the Games, giving fans a peek at his ongoing love for the yummy treats and even joking that he hides them in his nightstand! Henrik isn’t the only athlete who’s discovered the standout muffins. Team USA gymnasts Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik have confirmed the baked goods are as good as Henrik claims, with Stephen telling People that the secret is a gooey chocolate filling inside. And Team Philippines’ Aleah Finnegan gave the muffins her own TikTok taste test, too.
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National Treasure Tom Daley: How My Son Inspired My Olympic Return | This Morning | This Morning
He’s come a long way since his diving debut 16 years ago at the Beijing Olympics and now five Games later, national treasure Tom Daley has just won his fifth medal at Paris 2024. He joins us live from France to tell us why his son inspired him to come out of retirement and how his late dad, Rob, is always with him on the diving board.
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California’s Most Controversial Beach Explained | The Children’s Pool | It’s History
California’s Children’s Pool in San Diego, also known as the Children’s Pool Beach, is a small, sandy beach area in La Jolla with a unique history. Originally constructed in 1931, the pool was created through the donation of Ellen Browning Scripps, a prominent philanthropist. She funded the construction of a seawall to provide a safe, protected area where children could swim without the dangers of strong ocean currents. Over the years, the pool became a popular spot not only for families but also for seals and sea lions, which started using the beach as a haul-out and birthing area. This development led to ongoing debates and legal battles over the years concerning the shared use of the space by humans and wildlife, making the Children’s Pool a focal point for discussions on environmental conservation and public access.
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Open Water Swimming Brings Challenges You Don’t Get In The Pool | KSDK News
Swimmers have to endure limited visibility, physicality and the outdoor elements.
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Thinking Of Competitive Swimming While Watching The Paris Olympics? Here Are Clubs On First Coast | First Coast News
Year-round swim clubs like The Bolles School Sharks are very popular, but there are dozens on the First Coast to choose from.
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Olympics: US Swimmer Katharine Berkoff Wins Bronze 32 Years After Her Dad | ABC News
Team USA swimmer Katharine Berkoff won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics — the same achievement her father, David Berkoff, accomplished 32 years earlier at the Barcelona Games.