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The 2024 Summer Olympics officially opened on Friday with a jaw-dropping ceremony across Paris. Not too long after the ceremony, the competitions would begin. On Saturday, there was a highly-anticipated event taking palce, and it was the 400-meter freestyle swimming competition. Of course, this would feature a head-to-head competition between seven-time Olympic gold medalist for the United States, Katie Ledecky, and two-time Olympic gold medalist for Australia, Ariarne Titmus.

Accidents happen? Eventual Australian gold medalist threw Katie Ledecky off her game at worst time

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

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

New York Post

Ariarne Titmus’ pre-race error on Saturday turned out to be her only mistake of the night in winning a second consecutive gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle.

And, the Australian swimmer explained, it was not some kind of intimidation tactic when she lined up in Katie Ledecky’s lane — merely an honest error.

“I just saw that that one was the free one,” Titmus said, per the Herald Sun. “Usually like you walk out the one on the left is the one you go to and I totally didn’t even realize and look at the number and we had a bit of...

Ariarne Titmus addresses Olympics pre-race controversy with Katie Ledecky

Blanco, TX

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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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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

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Indianapolis, IN

LCM (50 meters) Highlighting the girls side of night 2 in Indianapolis was the girls 200 free. Wisconsin commit for next fall Andrea Dworak swam to a 2:01.17 in the 200 freestyle, only 0.02 off her best time that she swam in May. 14 year old Vivienne Zangaro swam to huge lifetime best as she touched 2nd in a 2:02.06, over a second faster than her preivou best time of a 2:03.41 that she swam in April. Her time sits at #27 in the 13-14 age group all-time, notably sitting just behind Regan Smith. Zangaro now has dropped over five and a half seconds in the event this season as she had a best time of a 2:07.87 last summer.

14 Year Old Vivienne Zangaro Posts 2:02.06 200 Free On Night 2 Of NCSAs

The US Sun

OLYMPIC triathlon at the Paris 2024 Games has hit a major roadblock after a practice event was cancelled. The first triathlon event is due to take place on July 30. However, concerns over the water quality of the river Seine has seen a pre-race practice event scrapped. Organisers had scheduled...

Paris 2024 Olympic triathlon event cancelled over fears of water quality in River Seine despite £1bn bid to clean it

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

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

USA TODAY

Katie Ledecky's swimming events will start on Saturday as she competes in the 400 meter freestyle. Ariarne Titmus is the event's defending champion

What does Katie Ledecky swim? Everything to know about her Paris Olympics slate

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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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

The Associated Press

ELANCOURT, France (AP) — Haley Batten was fined by the Olympic mountain bike judges for breaking a rule on the final lap of her race Sunday, though she will no doubt gladly pay the modest penalty after her silver medal marked the best finish ever by an American rider.

Haley Batten wins Olympic silver medal in best finish by American mountain biker -- then gets fined

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

Irvine, CA

LCM (50 meters) The third night of the Speedo Summer Championships are underway in Irvine, California, with finals of the 400 freestyle, 100 butterfly, and 200 backstroke on tap for Thursday evening. The women’s 400 free field is especially stacked as rising Georgia senior Rachel Stege led the way in...

2024 Speedo Summer Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

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The Australian swimmer Titmus won her second straight Olympic gold in the event.

Fans React To Katie Ledecky's Resounding Loss To Ariarne Titmus At Olympics

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

LCM (50m) 18-year-old Miron Lifincev saved his best swim for last at the 2024 Russian Swimming Cup. Racing on St. Petersburg men’s medley relay tonight in Yekaterinburg, Lifincev fired off a 100m back opener of 52.08. The teen opened in 25.00 and closed in 27.08 to help boost his...

Miron Lifincev Cranks Out 52.08 100 Back For World Junior Record & Possible Big Bucks

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Katie Ledecky Gets Emotional in Post-400 Free Press Conference

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...

Katie Ledecky Gets Emotional in Post-400 Free Press Conference

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