Marchand Joins the Mixed Medley. Scott to Swim Fly for Brits. (Day 8 Relay Line-Ups)
Ever race Marchand has swum, he has won gold, so hopes are high as he joins the mixed medley relay. Fellow 2IM medalist Duncan Scott joins the fray as well.
David Johnston Withdraws From 10k Open Water, Ivan Puskovitch Will Be Only American Swimming
Johnston’s spot was originally offered to Luke Whitlock, but he turned it down because he is also recovering from COVID-19.
2024 Paris Olympics: Day 8 Prelims Live Recap
After winning her first gold of her career in the 100 free a few days ago, all eyes will be on Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom in the women’s 50 free.
2024 Paris Olympics Data Dive: Day 8 Prelims
Sarah Sjöström has the chance to win her first Olympic gold medal in the 50 freestyle. What else stands out from the last day of prelims?
2024 Paris Olympics: Day 8 Finals Preview
Night 8 features finals of the M100 fly, W200IM, W800 free, and Mixed 4×100 medley relay. There also is the W50 free semifinals.
Adam Peaty “Probably The Worst Week Of My Life In Terms Of How My Body Is” After COVID Battle
“Everything’s come at once. Since Covid, it’s just every day waking up with a different thing,” Peaty said. He returned to competition this morning.
Caeleb Dressel’s Individual Paris Olympic Campaign Concludes: “I trained to go faster.”
Dressel went through a range of emotions in the pool and on the deck last night, but spoke to the press after the 100 fly semifinals.
Specialization? Men’s 50 And 100 Freestyle Finals See No Repeats, Large Age Differential
Maxime Grousset of France could have swam in both the men’s 50 and 100 free finals but he scratched the 50. The 50 free final was much older than the 100.
Wang Shun Denies Wrongdoing While Speaking About Chinese Doping Scandal
Wang spoke of recent tests saying, “The two weeks before the Olympic Games, I was tested 11 times. All these tests had proven my innocence.”
Sporting Globalism: What Do Simone Biles and Leon Marchand Have in Common?
While one of France’s best Leon Marchand is trained by American coach Bob Bowman, America’s top gymnast Simone Biles relies on a French coreographer.
Men’s and Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay Prelims Lineups: Most Countries Saving Legs for Finals
Jack Alexy is set to anchor the US men’s 4×100 medley relay in this morning’s prelims.
2024 Paris Olympics: Day 8 Prelims Preview
The final prelims session features the women’s 50 free, men’s 1500 free, men’s 4×100 medley relay, and women’s 4×100 medley relay.
Australia Leads Medal Table, US Men Still Without Individual Gold Through Night 7
Kaylee McKeown won the 200 backstroke tonight picking up Australia’s 7th gold medal. They lead the medal table with 2 days to go.
2024 Paris Olympics: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
The session will kick off with the final of the men’s 50 freestyle, where American Caeleb Dressel will be facing the first race of his double tonight.
Paris 2024, Euro Recap Day 7: Ben Proud Finally Captures His First Olympic Medal
Tonight, Ben Proud ticked off one of the things he had yet to do in his impressive career by winning Olympic silver in the men’s 50 freestyle.
