LCM (50 meters) Before swimming prelims of the 100 butterfly, Swedish swimmer Louise Hansson reportedly ran into issues regarding the approval of her competition swim cap. According to Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Hansson provided five different caps to an inspector, who asserted there was an issue with a sponsor’s logo.

Swedish Swimmers’ Team Caps Scrutinized by Olympic Officials Ahead of 100 Butterfly

World Record: 3:40.07 — Paul Biedermann, GER (2009) World Junior Record: 3:44.31 — Petar Mitsin, BUL (2023) Olympic Record: 3:40.14 — Sun Yang, CHN (2012) 2021 Winning Time: 3:43.36 – Ahmed Hafnaoui, TUN. 2021 Time to Advance to Finals: 3:45.68. Top 8. Lukas Martens(GER) – 3:44.13...

None Of Tokyo Men’s 400 Free Medalists Will Return After Kieran Smith Misses Final

LCM (50 meters) Swimming and waterpolo events at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be held The Paris La Défense Arena, a multisport arena located in Nanterre. The opening was first expected in 2014 but the facility was not opened until October 2017. Initially the facility was named U Arena, the latter was changed to the current one in spring 2018.

Paris Swimming Pool Depth Raises First Concerns Of 2024 Olympic Games

Welcome to the complete, no-holds-barred SwimSwam event-by-event Olympic preview. Join Coleman, Sophie, and Laura as we go through the entire Olympic schedule and dissect each final. This episode is part 3 of 3, discussing Day 7-9 in Paris. 0:00 Olympic Preview Pt 3 Introduction. 1:10 Men’s 50 Free. 6:57...

2024 SwimSwam Event-By-Event Olympic Preview: Day 7-9 (PODCAST)

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Kelsey Plum is taking the court for the first time as a member of the Team USA women's 5v5 basketball team at this year's Paris Olympic Games. Plum joined the rest of Team USA for the Opening Ceremony on Friday — and the WNBA superstar is clearly excited about the opportunity. Plum was asked about ...

Kelsey Plum's 10-Word Olympic Statement Says it All

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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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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi will be gunning for her sixth and final Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Games. Team USA’s star guard has been a fixture on Team USA’s roster since her debut at the 2004 Athens Olympics. After twenty years and six tournaments, many expected the Paris Games to be […]
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi makes big announcement ahead of Paris

LCM (50 meters) American superstar singer Lady Gaga kicked off the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremonies with a dazzling rendition of the song “Mon Truc en Plumes” while walking along the Seine River. The song, which translates to “My Thing With Feathers” in English, is by Renee “Zizi” Jeanmaire,...

What Song Is Lady Gaga Singing At The Olympic Opening Ceremonies?

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

The United States men’s basketball team will look to return to very familiar territory this summer when it takes the court at the Summer Olympics in Paris. The team is seeking to defend its gold medal it won at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. In fact, the men’s squad has won 16 gold medals, the most of any country in history. The U.S. has been so dominant that it hasn’t gone home from the Olympics without a gold medal since 2004, when Argentina upset the team in the semifinal round.

How to watch Team USA men's basketball games during the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Diana Taurasi defended her roster spot on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, aiming for a sixth gold medal with US women's basketball team despite criticism of being 42 years old

Team USA's Diana Taurasi fights back against age claims after basketball role questioned

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LCM (50 meters) Irvine Novaquatics 13-14 boys LCM 200 free relay set a new national age group (NAG) record this past weekend swimming to a 1:39.22. That broke the old record of a 1:39.56 set by Washington Township Swim Club of Indiana back in 2014. Novaquatics relay was consistent on...

Irvine Novaquatics Boys Break 13-14 NAG Record With 1:39.22 200 Free Relay

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North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

Team USA has proven significant potential by winning five consecutive pre-Olympic exhibition games over other teams. Fans of American basketball are eager to see the men’s national team compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The first game of Team USA is scheduled for July 28 against Serbia in Lille, France.

Basketball Olympics 2024: Big Blow For Team USA Ahead Of Serbia Clash As Star Player Misses Practice Due To Illness

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Former Florida Gators swimmer Kieran Smith won’t be repeating as a medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics after failing to qualify for the 400-meter freestyle final on Saturday. The American finished with the 11th fastest time of the morning, clocking a 3:46.47 and placing sixth in his heat. Only...

Kieran Smith's Olympic hopes crushed in heat stage

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's first mission of the summer was to help get Greece's men's basketball team back to the Olympics. His next mission: lead his country to a gold medal in Paris. Antetokounmpo and his fellow countrymen needed a victory at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus earlier this month...

Greece Olympics basketball schedule 2024: How to watch every Giannis Antetokounmpo game live in USA

LCM (50m) The 2024 Russian Swimming Cup kicked off this week from Yekaterinburg with the nation’s athletes racing domestically instead of at the Olympic Games which kick off on July 27th. The Russian Swimming Federation is offering bonuses to the tune of 2 million rubles (~$23,000 USD) if event...

Egor Kornev Rips 21.70 50 Free To Become #4 Russian Performer All-Time

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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.

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2024 Paris Olympics Day 1 Relay Finals: Both 100 Free World Record Holders Will Lead Off

LCM (50 meters) Finals lineups for the women’s and men’s 4×100 freestyle relays have been posted, and there aren’t many surprises. We wrote about how the...

2024 Paris Olympics Day 1 Relay Finals: Both 100 Free World Record Holders Will Lead Off

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