Articles by Charlotte Wells

Mona McSharry is Overcome with Joy and Disbelief in Emotional Post-100 Breast Interview

Mona McSharry exudes elation and a bit of disbelief as she reflects on her 100 breast performance and Olympic journey in a joyful post-race interview.

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8 Lanes, 4 Countries: What Are the Odds of That?

For just the second time in history since countries started sending two swimmers to the Games, only four nations will be represented in an Olympic final.

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British Diver Noah Williams Pays Tribute to Late Coach in Post-Competition Press Conference

Noah Williams credits his late diving coach with getting him where he is now; Tom Daley talks competing in front of his family after returning to the sport.

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Nicolo Martinenghi Calls Winning Gold the Best Feeling of His Life in Post-Race Interview

Describing the last 10 strokes as a fight to the wall, Martinenghi said becoming the Olympic champion in the 100 breast was the best feeling of his life.

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Katharine Berkoff Blasts Strong Opening Swim in 100 Back Prelims to Kick Off Olympic Debut

Katharine Berkoff threw down a 57.99 in the 100 back prelims, marking her 3rd time under 58 and making her the top seed heading into semifinals.

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2023 Worlds Silver Medalist Samuel Short Misses Out on 800 Free Final at Paris Olympics

Despite being the #1 seed heading into the event, Short narrowly missed out on making it back for the final by placing 9th overall.

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Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Sees Massive Drop to Qualify 2nd for 800 Free Olympic Final

The 19-year-old Tunisian distance star dropped over three seconds in his 800 to jump from 10th to 2nd heading into the final in Paris.

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Adam Peaty Tears Up In Emotional Post-Race Interview After 100 Breast Final

Adam Peaty gets emotional in post-race interviews, reflecting on his journey in the sport and not letting one race define him.

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Katie Ledecky Gets Emotional in Post-400 Free Press Conference

Katie Ledecky gave an emotional post-race interview after the 400 free final, reflecting on her performance and the community around her.

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2024 Paris Olympics: Gorbenko Scratches 100 Breast Semi Finals on Day 2 of Competition

Anastasia Gorbenko scratches out of 100 breaststroke semi final after placing 7th in the preliminary heats; Yang Chang moves up to 16th.

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Rutgers University Hires Pat Malone As Assistant Coach of Women’s Swimming and Diving

Patrick Malone joins the Scarlet Knights as new women’s swimming and diving assistant coach after spending three seasons with UMBC.

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2024 Olympic Previews: Can Team USA Keep the Streak Alive in the Men’s 400 Medley Relay?

The American men have never lost an Olympic 4×100 medley relay, but they are in for a tough battle in Paris as China chases them down.

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What Do You Get When You Win an Olympic Medal in Indonesia? 5 Cows and a Meatball Restaurant

With no set payment standard for Olympic medalist, many countries offer non-monetary awards to their athletes. In Indonesia, that includes five cows.

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2024 Olympics Previews: Baby Let The Games Begin (Men’s 200 Free) (David’s Version)

David Popovici is the favorite to win the 200 free, but it is sure to be an intense race behind him with eight swimmers all in the 1:44 range.

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2024 Olympics Previews: Australian Women Locked in for Gold in the 4×200 Free Relay

With the two fastest women in the world in the 200 free and a stacked roster behind them, Australia is all but guaranteed to win the gold medal in Paris.

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