Australian Olympic swimming coach Michael Palfrey will remain with the team after he said he hoped South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min beats his Australian rivals to Olympic 400m freestyle gold in Paris. On Thursday the Australian Olympic Committee released a statement to say Palfrey made a "serious error of judgement".

Australian coach to remain after backing Korean rival

LCM (50 meters) The 2024 Olympic Games are just a few days away and we are looking forward to all of the hype circulating around some of the guest commentators this year. Today we were on a call with Primetime in Paris host Mike Tirico, global megastar Snoop Dogg, and Molly Solomon, Executive Producer & President, NBC Olympics Production.

Snoop Dogg Looking Forward To “Bringing The Hype To Swimming” During Olympic Coverage

An incredibly lucky woman from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, thought she won only AU$1,000 ($662) from a recent Saturday Lotto draw. To the surprise of the winner, whose name was not disclosed, she actually won a sum significantly greater than AU$1,000 ($662), namely, a staggering AU$1 million ($661,700). The...

Australia: Newcastle Woman Thinks AU$1M Lotto Win Is AU$1K

FULL PRELIM HEAT SHEETS (PRE-SCRATCH) Yu Yiting (CHN), women’s 100 fly – The 100m fly represented one of two events in which 18-year-old Yiting of China was originally entered. Her entry time of 56.82 in the 1fly was a time she produced at April’s Chinese National Championships to become China’s 5th-fastest performer in history. Her departure means that Zhang Yufei, silver medalist in the event from Tokyo, will be the sole Chinese representative.

2024 Olympic Heat Sheets: Pan Zhanle & Kim Woomin Among Those Who Dropped Events

Reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of the women's Olympic football tournament on Thursday, while record four-time gold medallists the United States beat Zambia 3-0. Spain are making their Olympic women's football debut at the Paris Games but are leading contenders to win gold after their World Cup triumph in Australia and New Zealand last year.

USA, World Cup holders Spain win women's Olympic football openers

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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PARIS (Reuters) - Canada soccer great Christine Sinclair said on Friday national team players were never shown drone footage during the more than two decades she was on the team, following a spying scandal that cast a shadow over the Canadians at the Paris Games.

Olympics-Soccer-Canada great Sinclair: 'We were never shown drone footage'

France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Welcome to the complete, no-holds-barred SwimSwam event-by-event Olympic preview. Join Coleman, Yanyan, Sophie, and Laura as we go through the entire Olympic schedule and dissect each final. This episode is part 1 of 3, discussing Day 1-3 in Paris. 0:00 Olympic Preview Pt 1 Introduction. 1:56 Men’s 400 Free.

2024 SwimSwam Event-By-Event Olympic Preview: Day 1-3 (PODCAST)

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The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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LCM (50 meters) 14 year old Audrey Derivaux of Jersey Wahoos had another big swim in Austin this week, this time posting a 4:45.60 in the 400 IM. That was just off her personal best of a 4:45.23 that she swam to make the final for the event at 2024 US Olympic Trials.

Audrey Derivaux Continues To Shine Clocking 4:45.60 400 IM, 1:01.56 100 Back In Austin

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

LCM (50 meters) 2024 Summer Olympics ke aate hi, poore duniya ke sports aficionados eagerly anticipate kar rahe hain is athletic excellence ke showcase ka. Yeh grand event France mein 26 July se 11 August tak hone wala hai, jismein 117 Indian competitors 69 events mein 95 medals ke liye compete karenge. Indian contingent mein 70 male aur 47 female athletes hain, sab apna naam duniya ke stage par roshan karne ko tayar hain.

Indian Swimmer Srihari Nataraj Ne Unbox Kiya Paris Olympics 2024 Kit

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

LCM (50 meters) Dhinidhi Desinghu ka bachpan shyness aur doosron se interact karne mein reluctance se bhara tha, jisse unke parents pareshaan the. Unko socialize aur confidence gain karne ke liye, unhone Dhinidhi ko swimming karne ke liye encourage kiya, kyunki unke ghar ke paas hi ek pool tha. Shuruat mein, Dhinidhi resistant thi. “Mujhe paani pasand nahi tha, main pool mein nahi jaana chahti thi. Ye struggle tha,” woh yaad karti hain. Unke parents ne unhe comfortable feel karwane ke liye khud bhi swimming seekhi. In koshishon ke bawajood, unhe apne dar par kabu paane mein waqt laga.

Indian Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu ki Paris Olympics tak ki Journey

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Olympic Coach Michael Palfrey Deemed ‘Un-Australian’ For Men’s 400 Free Comments

Michael Palfrey, one of eight coaches on the Australian coaching staff for the impending 2024 Olympic Games, is facing serious blowback after he made comments deemed...

Olympic Coach Michael Palfrey Deemed ‘Un-Australian’ For Men’s 400 Free Comments

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