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'Perfect' Leon Marchand Emulates Michael Phelps With Fourth Gold At Paris Olympics

Leon Marchand called it a "perfect week" after winning his fourth gold of the Paris Olympics with an emphatic victory in the 200m individual medley on Friday in front of an ecstatic home crowd. The Frenchman becomes the first male swimmer since American record-breaker Michael Phelps at Beijing 2008 to win four individual golds in a single Games. Marchand won in 1min 54.06sec, the second-fastest time in history and an Olympic record, with Britain's Duncan Scott taking silver and China's Wang Shun third.

Paris 2024: Rory McIlroy six shots off lead at Le Golf National, Shane Lowry 'playing for pride'

Defending Olympic champion Xander Schauffele shares top spot at the halfway point at Le Golf National, with Rory McIlroy trailing the current Open and PGA champion by six shots.

Carrying His Home Country's Flag Meant A Lot To Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo has accomplished a lot in his NBA career, but it seems like being asked to carry the Greek flag during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony in Paris is one of the top highlights.

Simone Biles' performance at Olympics had almost 'mystical' quality to it: Bishop Robert Barron

Bishop Robert Barron discusses how it's "sacred" to see captivating athletes like Simone Biles and other Olympians bring people together to admire amazing performances.

Athletes Are Obsessed With The Chocolate Muffins In Olympic Village

Paris' Olympic Village hasn't exactly received glowing reviews. Since before the Games even began, athletes have complained about cardboard anti-sex beds, overcrowded dorms, a lack of air conditioning and a shortage of protein. One thing no one is griping about, though, is the chocolate muffin situation.

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'Perfect' Leon Marchand Emulates Michael Phelps With Fourth Gold At Paris Olympics

Paris 2024: Rory McIlroy six shots off lead at Le Golf National, Shane Lowry 'playing for pride'

Carrying His Home Country's Flag Meant A Lot To Giannis Antetokounmpo

Simone Biles' performance at Olympics had almost 'mystical' quality to it: Bishop Robert Barron

Athletes Are Obsessed With The Chocolate Muffins In Olympic Village

Olympic judge dismissed from Games after photo with athlete, coach surfaces on social media

DR. SIEGEL: The simple answer to Olympic boxing's complicated problem

Caitlyn Jenner speaks out on boxing controversy in Olympics: 'Shame on the IOC'