Tag: swimming
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Breaking Makes Olympic Debut and Final Appearance in Paris 2024 Games
Breaking, the newest Olympic sport, made its debut and final appearance in the Paris 2024 Olympics. This groundbreaking addition aimed to attract a younger audience with its vibrant culture rooted in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s. In this urban sport, 32 breakers—16 women and 16 men—competed in one-on-one battles, showcasing their moves to…
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Léon Marchand Celebrates Historic Olympic Wins at Club France Gathering
Léon Marchand, celebrated as the new Michael Phelps, is being welcomed at Club France alongside his teammates after a historic performance at the Paris Olympics. The French swimming team, including Marchand who secured four gold medals and a bronze in the relay event, is set to appear on stage to celebrate their achievements with fans.…
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Adam Peaty Critiques Lack of Transparency in Doping Oversight Amid China Controversy
Adam Peaty, a renowned British swimmer, expressed his concerns over the lack of transparency regarding doping, particularly pointing fingers at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the recent performances of Chinese swimmers. In an interview following the conclusion of swimming competitions at the Games, where China secured victories in relays, Peaty highlighted the importance of…
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Teddy Riner Clinches Fourth Olympic Gold in Judo, Delighting Home Crowd in Paris
Teddy Riner captivated the home crowd by securing a gold medal in the heavyweight Judo category at the Olympic Games, celebrated in Paris. Riner’s victory over South Korea’s Kim Min-jong was clinched with just seconds remaining in the bout, marking his fourth Olympic gold medal and solidifying his status as a French judo legend. At…
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Leon Marchand Wins Second Gold Medal, Sets Olympic Record at Paris Games
On day 5 of the Olympic Games in Paris, history was made with standout performances across various sports. The triathlon’s swimming segment, initially in doubt due to water quality concerns, went ahead as planned with the latest tests confirming water compliance. Great Britain celebrated a brilliant 30 minutes, securing two gold medals in rowing, and…
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Leon Marchand Aims to End France’s 12-Year Olympic Swimming Gold Drought in Paris
French swimmer Leon Marchand has qualified for the final at the Paris Olympics, generating excitement as he aims to break France’s 12-year gold medal drought in swimming. The 22-year-old, under the mentorship of Michael Phelps’ former coach Bob Bowman, showed exceptional performance in the 400-meter individual medley heats. With hopes high, Marchand is a favorite…
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Lim Si-hyeon Sets New World and Olympic Archery Record at Paris Games
South Korea’s Lim Si-hyeon has set a new world and Olympic record in archery during the women’s individual ranking round at the Espaces des Invalides, scoring 694 and surpassing the previous world record. This achievement positions Lim and the young Korean team as strong contenders for the upcoming Olympic events, with South Korea aiming to…