Mollie O’Callaghan’s Gold Moves Australia To Top Of Medal Table Once Again
O’Callaghan won gold in the women’s 200 free to move Australia past the US as Australia has three gold medals compared to two for the US.
Other Facts To Consider When Looking At “Slow” Times In Paris
Pool depth, a temporary pool, and a quick look at the data shows that there are more factors to consider than just pool depth.
Thomas Ceccon, “This Is Proof That Sometimes You Can Lose, But You Can Learn From That.”
Thomas Ceccon won silver in the 100 back at 2023 Worlds but swam to gold here in Paris. See other quotes from night 3 here.
McIntosh’s 4:27.71 400 IM Win Is 1 Of 2 Events Tonight Faster Than Tokyo (Day 3 Analysis)
Summer McIntosh won the 400 IM much faster than gold in Tokyo but 2nd-8th all were slower in Paris. The women’s 200 free podium was also faster.
Mollie O’Callaghan Breaks Olympic Record With 1:53.27 200 Freestyle
O’Callaghan earned her first individual gold medal and closed in a 27.98 on the final 50, the fastest split of the field.
Pieter Coetze Breaks Own African Record With 52.58 100 Backstroke
Coetze became the highest finisher ever in the event for South Africa as well with his 5th place finish. He broke his record from semis.
David Popovici Becomes First Romanian Man To Win Gold At An Olympics After 200 Free Win
Popovici swam to a gold medal, earning redemption after finishing 4th in Tokyo. He also was Romania’s first swimming medalist since 2004.
No World Records Through Two Nights In Paris, Is The Pool In Paris “Slow”?
No world records have been broken in Paris yet, through two nights of competition. Will tonight be the night?
2024 Paris Olympics: Day 3 Finals Preview
Tonight will feature finals of the W400 IM, M200 free, M100 back, W100 breast, and W200 free along with the semifinal of the women’s 100 back.
Another Triathlon Training Session Canceled Due To High Pollution Levels In Seine
The men’s triathlon is scheduled for 8 am tomorrow but athletes will not be able to get a training session in the Seine today.
Adam Peaty Tests Positive For COVID Just Hours After Silver In 100 Breaststroke
“He is hopeful to be back in competition for the relay events later in the swimming program,” Team GB said as Peaty tested positive this morning.
China Searching For Diving Sweep After Winning Gold In Men’s 10M Synchro
Tom Daley and Matty Lee won gold in the 10m synchro event in 2020, preventing China’s sweep. This time around, China won gold and will look for a sweep.
2024 Paris Olympics: Day 3 Prelims Preview
Kaylee McKeown enters the 100 back as the #2 seed behind Regan Smith who broke McKeown’s World Record at US Trials last month.
Day 3 At The Paris Olympics: Non-Swimming Megathread
Tom Daley and his synchro partner prevented China from sweeping all 8 diving events in Tokyo. Will he repeat here? See all of day 3 sports.
Bob the Cap Catcher Becomes Unlikely Olympic Icon
Bob the cap catcher retrieved the cap of Emma Weber after her prelims swim in the 100 breast on day 2 in Paris.
