LCM (50 meters) World Record: 4:02.50 – Leon Marchand, FRA (2023) World Junior Record: 4:10.02 – Ilya Borodin, RUS (2021) Olympic Record: 4:03.84 – Michael Phelps, USA (2008) 2021 Winning Time: 4:09.42 – Chase Kalisz, USA. 2021 Bronze Medal Time: 4:10.38. Leon Marchand (France) – 4:02.95...

Leon Marchand Breaks Michael Phelps’ Olympic Record With 4:02.95 400 IM

LCM (50 meters) South Africa’s Pieter Coetze safely qualified for the semifinals of the 100 back this morning, one-upping his performance from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where he finished 24th in a time of 54.05. After a strong swim of 52.90 in the prelims, Coetze was the second fastest qualifier and occupied lane 4 in the first semifinal.

Paris 2024, Africa Recap: Day 2 – Pieter Coetze Crushes Own African Record in 100 Back,

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Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky are not confident that this year’s Olympics will be fair. They share concerns about the Chinese team and how its ongoing doping scandal might effect competition. Team USA is not alone in this thinking because there is tangible reason for distress! It was revealed in April that the World Anti-Doping […]
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Team USA Swim Stars Katie Ledecky And Caeleb Dressel Call Out Chinese Doping Scandal At Olympics

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The former pro skier brought her talents to the beaches of Mexico for her brand feature in 2019.

4-Time Olympian Lindsey Vonn Was Glowing on SI Swimsuit Set in Puerto Vallarta

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

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

New York City, NY

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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

Irvine, CA

LCM (50 meters) Prelims Live Recap: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5. Finals Live Recap: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5. Luka Mijatovic became the fastest 15-year-old American in the 800-meter freestyle during the final session of the 2024 Speedo Summer Championships on Saturday night, placing 5th in Irvine with a personal-best 7:57.94.

Luka Mijatovic Becomes Fastest 15-Year-Old American in 800 Free (7:57.94) at Summer Champs

LCM (50 meters) Brazilian swimmers Ana Carolina Viera and Gabriel Santos received warnings from the Brazilian Swimming Team Committee on Saturday for leaving the Olympic village without permission on July 26. In addition, Viera was sent home from Paris by the committee for contesting a relay lineup-related decision in a “disrespectful and aggressive manner.”

Brazilian Swimmer Ana Carolina Viera Sent Home From Olympics, Gabriel Santos Also Disciplined

Cameron Norrie and Anhelina Kalinina have become the latest players to pull out of Paris 2024 – leaving the tournament scrambling to find replacements. Team GB confirmed on Sunday that former top-10 star Norrie, who was set to face Tallon Griekspoor, had been forced to withdraw due to a back injury.

Latest Paris 2024 tennis withdrawals throw tournament into chaos

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Katie Ledecky reflected on her bronze medal performance in the 400 free during a press conference after the final in Paris. “It was such a good field that there was a chance that I could have not have gotten a medal, so I’m grateful for that, grateful for the effort that I put in, happy with the medal and looking forward to my next races,” Ledecky said.

Katie Ledecky Gets Emotional in Post-400 Free Press Conference

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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Chicago, IL

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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 (50m) The 2024 Russian Swimming Cup concluded from Yekaterinburg tonight with the nation’s athletes racing domestically instead of at the Olympic Games. As a reminder, the Russian Swimming Federation is offering bonuses to the tune of 2 million rubles (~$23,000 USD) if event winners here clock a better time than the Olympic champion in Paris.

Rylov, Surkova, Minakov Secure Golds As 2024 Russian Swimming Cup Concludes

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PARIS (Reuters) - Cuba's twice Olympic champion Julio Cesar La Cruz was eliminated from the men's heavyweight competition on Sunday following a 3-2 split decision defeat by Loren Alfonso of Azerbaijan.

Olympics-Boxing-Twice champion Cesar La Cruz eliminated in opening bout

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LeBron James’s Emphatic Dunk Against Serbia Leads to Iconic Photo

Huntsville, AL

LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile, “2024 USA Swimming Futures Championships”. Day 3 of the Futures Championships in Huntsville kept pace with the first couple days, showcasing a lot of great swimming. Laker Swimming 15-year-old Rylee Erisman won the women’s 100 fly decisively on Friday night, clocking a 59.57. The swim marked a great performance for the youngster, who entered the day with a personal best of 1:02.59 in the event. She was out fast, splitting 27.77 on the opening 50m, then came home in 31.86 to break 1:00 for the first time in her young career.

15yo Rylee Erisman Cracks 1:00 in the 100 FL for the First Time on Day 3 of Huntsville Futures

Let's dive into the 2024 Olympics. Swimming officially kicks off today in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. It is one of the most popular events on the Olympic calendar, with Paris' La Defense Arena serving as the site for the races. It's a star-studded cast Saturday to kick off the...

Olympics swimming Day 1 final results: USA wins first gold in Paris with men's 4x100m freestyle relay victory

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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Tokyo Gold Medalist Chase Kalisz Misses Final Of Men’s 400 IM After Finishing 11th In Prelims

LCM (50 meters) World Record: 4:02.50 – Leon Marchand, FRA (2023) World Junior Record: 4:10.02 – Ilya Borodin, RUS (2021) Olympic Record: 4:03.84 – Michael Phelps,...

Tokyo Gold Medalist Chase Kalisz Misses Final Of Men’s 400 IM After Finishing 11th In Prelims

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