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After Tokyo wipeout, McEvoy blazes own trail to Paris gold
PARIS : Three years ago Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy had all but quit the pool and resigned himself to a sporting career lacking a crowning Olympic achievement.
Marchand wins 200m IM for fourth gold; McEvoy wins 50 free - ESPN
NANTERRE, France — Léon Marchand completed his dominating run through the Paris Olympics, winning his fourth swimming gold with another runaway victory in the 200-meter individual medley Friday.
Australian McEvoy wins men's 50 freestyle gold
PARIS : Australia's Cameron McEvoy took his first Olympic gold medal when he won the men's 50 metres freestyle at the Paris Games on Friday.
Proud gets luck of the draw before 50 free final
PARIS : British swimmer Ben Proud got the luck of the draw before the men's 50 metres 'splash and dash' freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on Friday.
Singapore swimmer Gan Ching Hwee clocks second national record at Paris Olympics
Competing in the women’s 800m freestyle at the Paris La Defense arena, the Singaporean smashed her personal best and national record of 8:34.01 by almost two seconds with a time of 8:32.37.
Fresh off Olympic swim record, McIntosh posts top time in 200m medley heats
Canadian swimmers Summer McIntosh and Sydney Pickrem have advanced to the semifinals of the women's 200-metre individual medley at the Olympic Games in Paris.
First BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2024 star 'confirmed' as Team GB athlete speaks out
Strictly Come Dancing's first contestant for the 2024 series has seemingly been confirmed. British swimmer Tom Dean has revealed he will follow in the footsteps of teammate Adam Peaty and take part in the hit dance show.