In this golden generation of Australian swimming superstars, Mollie O’Callaghan might yet emerge as the one who shines brightest.
The quiet and unassuming sprinter with the instincts of a cold-blooded killer produced arguably the greatest swim performance of the Olympic Games by prevailing in the epic showdown with training partner Ariarne Titmus in an electric 200m freestyle final.
The key to her success that night were partly those world class underwater turns. Watch the breakdown.
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Tears Of Joy For Swimming Superstars After Winning Gold And Silver | Wide World Of Sports
Watch Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus’ emotional interview after claiming gold and silver in the Women’s 200m Freestyle Final.
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How Great Can Leon Marchand Be? | Propulsion Swimming
Leon Marchand wins the 400m Individual Medley at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in a new Olympic Record, beating the previous record held by Michael Phelps.
Now he’s added and Olympic Gold Medal to his World Record, what’s next for Leon Marchand in the 400m IM?
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Paris Officials Are Confident Water Quality Will Improve To Let Olympians Swim In The Seine | WGN News
The swimming portion of a practice run for the Olympic triathlon was canceled Sunday because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River, but Paris officials said they’re confident that triathletes will be able to swim in the city’s famed waterway during the actual events this coming week.
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Israeli Olympic Teams Showcase “Bring Them Home” Message Despite Pin Ban | The Free Press Journal
Israeli Olympic team banned from wearing #BringThemHome pins. Despite the ban, swimming team formed “Bring Them Home” symbols during practice. The gesture was a silent protest and display of solidarity. Israeli gymnastics team participated in the Paris Olympics 2024.
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IOC Apologizes To South Korea Over Olympics Ceremony Gaffe | Reuters
The International Olympic Committee apologized to South Korea after its athletes were introduced as being from North Korea at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
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Olympics Opening Ceremony ‘Last Supper’ Parody Sparks Anger Among Catholics, Conservatives | France 24
A parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous fresco ‘The Last Supper’ featuring drag queens in the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris has sparked fury among some Catholic clergy and far-right politicians, while supporters praised its message of tolerance. The deputy prime minister of Italy, Matteo Salvini, who also leads the right-wing anti-migrant League party, slammed the performance as “squalid” on social media on Saturday, reports FRANCE 24’s Seema Gupta.
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Swimmer Phoebe Bacon Is Determined To Medal In The Olympics | ABC 7 News
The Chevy Chase native sat down with 7News Sports Director to discuss living the Olympic dream and medal expectations in Paris.
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Swimming For A Cause At 32nd Annual Swim Across America Event | PIX11 News
Swimmers took to the waters in Larchmont, New York to help raise money for cancer research. Many swam in the name of their family members.