More medals for China as Quan Hongchan successfully defended the golden title in the women’s 10m platform in Paris. As a 17-year-old, Quan has already bagged three Olympic golds. Post sports reporter Paul McNamara joins us from Paris to tell us more about China’s golden diver.
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My Thoughts On Pan Zhanle’s 46.40 100 Freestyle World Record | Kyle Sockwell
It’s good to be back.
I was recently out in Paris on vacation when someone told me “hey Kyle did you know the Olympic Games are currently happening?” so I waddled myself down to the La Defense arena to watch some swimming when this happened.
A 46.40 100 freestyle. Quite possibly the most preposterous thing I have ever witnessed take place in a pool. Let’s talk about it.
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We Talk: New Zealand Vlogger Says Accusing Pan Zhanle Of Doping Is ‘Hilarious’ | CGTN
Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle made history at the Paris Olympics by winning the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter freestyle and setting a new world record, marking China’s first Olympic gold in the event. Andy Boreham, a vlogger from New Zealand, said that accusing Pan of doping is hilarious. According to statistics, Chinese athletes have undergone the most doping tests during the Olympics.
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Swimmer Luana Alonso Responds to ‘False’ Claims About Being Removed from Olympic Village | Us Weekly
Swimmer Luana Alonso sets the record straight on the ‘false’ claims regarding her alleged removal from the Olympic Village. In this video, Luana candidly addresses the rumors, providing her side of the story and revealing what really happened. Don’t miss her important message and the truth behind the headlines.
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Team USA Swimmer Torri Huske Spills the Tea: Suitemates Used Apps in Olympic Village | Us Weekly
Team USA Swimmer Torri Huske spills the tea on what really went down in the Olympic Village! Discover how her suitemates were navigating dating apps amidst the intense competition and camaraderie. Get an insider’s look at the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Olympic athletes and their downtime activities. Don’t miss this exclusive peek into the lives of your favorite Olympians!
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Olympic Swimmer Léon Marchand On Winning Gold At Home In France | TODAY
French swimming sensation Léon Marchand joins TODAY to celebrate his record-breaking medal wins on his home turf at the Paris Olympics.
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Over 40 Olympic Athletes Test Positive For COVID-19 Amid Resurgence | Arirang News
Over 40 athletes at the Paris Summer Games have tested positive for COVID-19, amid a recent resurgence in virus cases worldwide.
According to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Technical Lead Maria Van Kerkhove on Tuesday, French authorities are working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the Olympics, with many seen wearing masks at indoor venues.
She added that while the COVID-19 infection rate stands at around 10 percent on average globally, the rate exceeds 20 percent in Europe.
A number of big-name athletes have tested positive, including British swimmer Adam Peaty, who tested positive a day after winning a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke.
Australia’s Lani Pallister pulled out of the women’s 15-hundred-meter freestyle after feeling too ill from her COVID-19 infection.
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Marathon Swimming Training Cancelled Over Water Quality Concerns In Paris | CP24
Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch says it is all too easy for athletes to be exposed to pollutants in the Seine.
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North Minneapolis’ V3 Sports Graduates First Swim Class | KARE 11
The class is the first to complete lessons, as part of the center’s mission to teach the traditionally underserved community how to swim.