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

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The logo for the 2024 Paris Olympics has a history that goes all the way back to the 1700s.

2024 Paris Olympics logo has hidden double meaning

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

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PARIS (AP) — Most countries will have two athletes hoisting a large flag in the boats along the Seine River for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony Friday. It’s considered an honor to be chosen for the duty at the Games, and for years there was just one flag bearer per nation. In a tradition that began at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, delegations now select one woman and one man to share the job during the curtain-raiser — although sometimes, if there’s only one athlete present, that person will tote the flag alone.

Who are the flag bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

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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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Weird Olympic mascots are nothing new — just check out our ranking of the most bizarre ones for proof. So say hello to the 2024 Paris Olympics mascots. They’re known as Les Phryges, and you’re going to see a lot of them in France, from opening ceremony to gift shops.

Meet the 2024 Paris Olympics mascot: What the heck is a Phryge?

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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PARIS (Reuters) - Olympic rowers spend huge amounts of time perfecting their strategies ahead of races, but sometimes even the best-laid plans go out of the window. Such was the case at the Paris Olympics on Sunday morning, when the first heat in the men's pairs turned into an unexpected thriller.

Olympics-Rowing-Game plans torn up in pairs heat dogfight

Most people have no idea of the level of effort and sacrifice required to train as an elite athlete for the Olympics. It’s unquestionably a full-time job, even as many athletes have additional jobs to support themselves.
Fans don’t see are the endless hours of training and recovery preparing for a moment that happens only every four years.
Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, For The Win spoke with Team USA swimmers competing at the Games to learn what a typical training day is like for them. So here’s a look at a day in the Olympic training life of Regan Smith,...

A day in the training life of 4 Team USA Olympic swimmers competing in Paris

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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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

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LCM (50 meters) Wilson York of Lakeside Swim Team in Kentucky swam to a new boys 13-14 national age group (NAG) record in the LCM 200 breast. York swam to a 2:15.11, getting under Ethan Dang‘s record of a 2:15.84 from 2016. Prior to Dang, the record was held...

Wilson York Breaks 13-14 Boys NAG With 2:15.11 200 Breaststroke In Indianapolis

The sprinter makes her highly anticipated Olympic debut in Paris. American fans are excited to see many of the Team USA athletes compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, one star being track and field phenom Sha'Carri Richardson. The sprinter will make her Olympic debut in Paris after her campaign to...

How to Watch Sha'Carri Richardson at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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

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The Olympics officially got underway with the Opening Ceremonies in Paris on Friday. However, things quickly went awry during one of the most crucial moments when the flag was raised upside down. Hopefully the awkward blunder was not a bad omen for the rest of the Games! The flag for the Olympics was created in […]
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Paris Begins Olympics With Embarrassing Blunder By Raising Flag Upside Down At Opening Ceremonies

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

Paris Olympics, Day 2 Semifinals: David Popovici Storms to Top Seed for Final of 200 Freestyle. The first time David Popovici contested the 200-meter freestyle at the Olympic Games, he walked away from the championship final a mere .02 shy of the podium. That scenario unfolded three years ago in Tokyo, when Popovici was a newcomer to the elite global stage and stopped the clock in 1:44.68, just behind bronze medalist Fernando Scheffer of Brazil.

Paris Olympics, Day 2 Semifinals: David Popovici Storms to Top Seed for Final of 200 Freestyle

LCM (50 meters) SwimSwam’s research indicates that Cedric Buessing is the first Division II athlete ever to make an Olympic swimming final, or at least the first active Division II athlete. There were only 2 heats of the men’s 400m IM which meant the field was cut in half...

Cedric Buessing Becomes First NCAA Division II Swimmer To Make Olympic Final

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Cuban said that the Olympics rake in a huge amount of money from NBA players suiting up in the tournament.

"The Olympics are a business" - Mark Cuban reiterates his stance that NBA players shouldn't participate in the Olympics

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2024 Paris Olympics Day 2 Overreaction: A Meet by Any Other Name

LCM (50 meters) The following article is my opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of SwimSwam as a whole. It’s been two 5am wake-ups...

2024 Paris Olympics Day 2 Overreaction: A Meet by Any Other Name

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