Assessing the Presence of E. Coli in the Seine River for the Olympic Triathlon
Though organizers still held the Olympic Triathlon events on Wednesday, there remains lingering concern about the E. coli levels in the Seine River.
2024 YMCA Summer Nationals: Erica Maltsev Drops 6 Seconds in 400 IM For Victory (Day 3 Recap)
17-year-old Erica Maltsev knocked 6 seconds off of her PB in the 400 IM, winning in a time of 4:53.72 to lead 3 victories for the Greater Somerset YMCA.
2024 YMCA Summer Nationals: 13-year-old Cullen Cashman Drops 2:24.58 200 Breast for NE Record
Despite being one of the youngest swimmers at the meet, 13-year-old Cullen Cashman finished 13th in the 200 breast with a new New England Record of 2:24.58.
#6 Seed, 100 Backstroke Silver Medalist Xu Jiayu No-Shows 200 Backstroke Heat
There was a glaring absence in the men’s 200 backstroke as 100 backstroke silver medalist Xu Jiayu no-showed his prelims heat.
Despite E. Coli Concerns, Women’s Triathlon Completed with Swim in the Seine River
Women’s triathlon kicked-off the first event in the Seine River, with the race starting without a hitch despite months of uncertainty.
2024 Olympic Water Polo: Australia Upsets Serbia, Greece v. Montenegro Ends in Shootout
Australia defeated 2021 Olympic Champions Serbia on day 4 of action in Paris, holding the team to a tournament-low 3 points.
2024 Paris Olympics: US Coaches Make Right Decision With Smith Anchor (Day 4 Relay Analysis)
Despite some questioning the decision to anchor Kieran Smith on the men’s 4×200 free relay for the US, the coaches made the right decision.
Watch: McIntosh Claims First Gold Medal, Smith Holds Off 100 Breast Field (Day 3 Race Videos)
With 5 finals, night 3 proved to be an exciting and memorable night of action in Paris with Summer McIntosh claiming her first Olympic gold medal.
2024 Olympic Water Polo: US Women Fall to Spain in Rematch of 2021 Olympic Final (Day 3 Recap)
In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympic final, the reigning Olympic Champion US women fell to Spain by a score of 13-11 on day 3 of the 2024 Olympic tournament.
2024 Olympic Water Polo: Reigning Champs Serbia Defeat Japan in Barnburner Match (Day 2 Recap)
Japan nearly upset reigning Olympic gold medalists Serbia in the first match of the men’s tournament, while several other games ended in close scores.
Watch: Marchand Dominates Men’s 400 IM In Front of Home Crowd (Day 2 Race Videos)
Tonight world record holder Leon Marchand was hit with rounds of praise from the hometown crowd as he won the men’s 400 IM, his first Olympic gold medal.
Olympic Athletes Bring Their Own Mattresses to Olympic Village’s Cardboard Beds
Amid troubles with the transportation system and dining halls in the Paris Olympic Village, athletes are also raising concerns about the cardboard beds.
Watch: Titmus, Märtens Win First Swimming Medals of Paris 2024 Olympics (Day 1 Race Videos)
With the first day of action done in Paris, its time to relive the excitement of the night with videos from each of the races conducted.
2024 Olympic Games Day 1 Pick’em: Swim-Off Required
A swim-off might be required for the Pick’em contest as StuartStewy and 10k prelims/finals tied for first place on day 1, scoring 126 points each.
2024 Olympic Water Polo: US Women Win First Game in Quest to Defend Gold Medal (Day 1 Recap)
The US women started off strong in their quest for a 4-peat in water polo, winning their first game of the 2024 Olympic against Greece.
