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  • Olympics Opening Ceremony ‘Last Supper’ Parody Sparks Anger Among Catholics, Conservatives | France 24

    Jul 28, 2024

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    Olympics opening ceremony 'Last Supper' parody sparks anger among Catholics, conservatives

    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 โ€œsqualidโ€ on social media on Saturday, reports FRANCE 24โ€™s Seema Gupta.

  • Swimmer Phoebe Bacon Is Determined To Medal In The Olympics | ABC 7 News

    Jul 28, 2024

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    Swimmer Phoebe Bacon is determined to medal in the Olympics

    The Chevy Chase native sat down with 7News Sports Director to discuss living the Olympic dream and medal expectations in Paris.

  • Swimming For A Cause At 32nd Annual Swim Across America Event | PIX11 News

    Jul 28, 2024

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    Swimming for a cause at 32nd annual swim across America event

    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.

  • Aussie Golden Girl Ariarne Titmus’ Hilarious Interview | Wide World Of Sports

    Jul 28, 2024

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    Aussie golden girl Ariarne Titmus' hilarious interview | Wide World of Sports

    Ariarne Titmus gave a hilarious post-race interview after her heat swim on Day 1 of the Olympic Games.

  • Michael Phelps On The Next Generation Of Swimmers | NBC News

    Jul 28, 2024

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    Michael Phelps on the next generation of swimmers

    Michael Phelps returned to the Olympics arena in Paris not as an athlete, but as a legend. As Team USA scored bronze, silver and gold in the pool on Day 1, the Olympic great shared who he is watching out for in conversation with NBC Newsโ€™ Lester Holt. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 – Aug 11.

  • Is The Paris Olympic Swimming Pool Slow? | Propulsion Swimming

    Jul 28, 2024

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    Two sessions down in the Olympic swimming programme at Paris 2024 and we’re getting a bit of a picture emerging showing us that this Olympic swimming pool may not be the place that WRs will be set.

    But is it reallyโ€ฆ Slow?!

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  • Ellen Walshe | Swimming | Team Ireland Athlete Profiles | Virgin Media Sport

    Jul 27, 2024

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    From the Tallaght Gala to the Olympic Games, Ellen is competing in her second Olympics having swam in Toyko at the age of 19.

    She spoke to Will Dalton before heading to Paris.

  • Local 10 Editorial:ย Swim South Florida Campaign Aimed To Raise Awareness, Save Lives | WPLG Local 10

    Jul 27, 2024

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    Local 10 Editorial: Swim South Florida campaign aimed to raise awareness, save lives

    Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and itโ€™s why swim safety is more than a story. Itโ€™s a priority for us.

  • Oldest Swimmer To Compete At The US Olympic Swim Trials Reignites Her Love For The Sport | KCAL News

    Jul 27, 2024

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    Oldest swimmer to compete at the US Olympic swim trials reignites her love for the sport

    While 46-year-old Gabby Rose didn’t make it to the Paris Olympic Games, she made a big statement about what was possible. Alys Martinez reports.

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