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  • “You Can Believe What You’re Seeing From Irish Swimming” | Jon Rudd | Off The Ball

    Jul 31, 2024

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    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.

  • ‘Sick And Tired Of The Political Agendas’: Athletes ‘Not Happy’ With Olympic Village Conditions | Sky News Australia

    Jul 31, 2024

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    in Environment, Nutrition, Organization

    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 the competitors cool, with temperatures in the French capital set to soar in the coming days.

    “Well, I think the verdict’s in, verdicts from the athletes there, they’re not happy,” Mr Canavan told Sky News Australia.

    “I think we just need to make the Olympics about athletes again – I think everyone’s sick and tired of the political agendas that seem to get latched onto almost everything in life.”

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  • Disappointing US Swim Team Blaming Olympic Pool | Matty + Missile | Fox Sports Australia

    Jul 31, 2024

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    James Magnussen reveals that the US swim team are unhappy about the conditions in the pool and may have contributed to their poor performance.

  • Fact Check: Viral Image Shows Israeli Swim Team Form ‘Bring Them Home Now’ At Paris 2024 Olympics? | Factly

    Jul 31, 2024

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    in Artistic Swimming

    A social media post claims that an accompanying image shows the Israeli swimming team making a formation that reads ‘Bring them home now’ in reference to war hostages at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We check the veracity of the claim in this video.

  • Triathletes Swim In Seine River After Days Of Concerns About Water Quality | ABC 7 Chicago

    Jul 31, 2024

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    in Environment, Open Water, Triathlon

    The decision to go ahead with the swim for the triathlon competitions was a big deal for the city, event organizers and the athletes.

  • Paris Olympics 2024: Nandor Nemeth And Hungary’s Proud Swimming Story | CGTN Europe

    Jul 31, 2024

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    Hungary is home to some of the world’s most accomplished swimmers. With 28 gold medals, it’s the fourth most successful country in Olympic swimming history.

  • Valerie Tarazi: Palestinian Flag-bearer For Paris 2024 Speaks To TRT | TRT World

    Jul 31, 2024

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    Palestinian swimmer Valerie Tarazi, who is making her Olympic debut, spoke to TRT ahead of the flag-bearing ceremony at Paris 2024.

  • The Truth About USA Swimmer Caeleb Dressel’s Wife | Nicki Swift

    Jul 31, 2024

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    We all know Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel found his calling in the swimming pool. But did you know that it’s also where he found the love of his life?

  • Recent Deaths Spotlight Importance Of Drowning Prevention | KMOV St. Louis

    Jul 31, 2024

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    Recent deaths spotlight importance of drowning prevention

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