Hungary's Kos wins men's 200m backstroke gold
PARIS: Hubert Kos took Hungary's first swimming gold of the Paris Olympics when he won the men's 200-metre backstroke on Thursday (Aug 1).
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Jamaica's Shericka Jackson to contest only 200m in Paris - ESPN
Two-time 200-meter world champion Shericka Jackson of Jamaica will not seek the sprint double at the Paris Olympics after dropping the 100 meters, saying Wednesday that the injury she suffered at a tuneup race earlier this month played a part in the decision.
Paris 2024: McSharry into 200m breaststroke semi-final
Mona McSharry has qualified for tonight's 200m breaststroke semi-final with a time of 2:23.98 after finishing third in her heat behind a pair of South African swimmers.
Swimmer McIntosh conserves energy in qualifying 6th for Olympic 200m butterfly semifinals
Canada's Summer McIntosh, the two-time defending world champion in the women's 200-metre butterfly, is a step closer to racing for a third swimming medal at the Paris Olympics.
Australia's O'Callaghan foils clubmate Titmus for 200m freestyle gold
PARIS : Australia's red-headed rocket Mollie O'Callaghan toppled defending champion Ariarne Titmus to claim gold in the women's 200 metres freestyle in an Olympic record at the Paris pool on Monday in a duel of club-mates.
Reports - WNBA to get $200M per year; union exec concerned - ESPN
The WNBA would receive about $200 million per year as part of the NBA's recently approved media rights deals, according to multiple reports. Even with an annual increase of around $140 million, the new number still concerns the executive director of the WNBA players' union.
Lyles wins 200m in world lead, setting up Olympic double bid
Noah Lyles will pursue the Olympic sprint double in Paris after he won the men's 200 metres at the U.S. trials in 19.53 seconds on Saturday, the fastest time of the year, as Gabby Thomas put on another flawless performance to win the women's race.
Richardson finishes 4th, won't have spot in 200M at Olympics - ESPN
EUGENE, Ore. — Sha'Carri Richardson got passed on the outside down the stretch and finished fourth in the 200-meter final at the U.S. track trials Saturday, meaning she'll only have one chance for an individual Olympic gold medal next month in Paris.