Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle’s 100-metre freestyle gold finish was marred by controversy after Australian commentator and coach Brett Hawke said his record-breaking victory was “not humanly possible”. Meanwhile, Chinese athletes racked up more medals in swimming and shooting and looked set to clinch more in tennis and table tennis. Post sports reporter Paul McNamara shares the latest from Paris.
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Joey Nizzardo Looking For A Second Win At Swim Across The Sound | WTNH News8
Joey Nizzardo looking for a second win at Swim Across the Sound
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Powerbase Sessions: Swimmer Daniel Wiffen | Loughborough University
What’s behind swimming sensation Daniel Wiffen’s success? Take a look at part of the winning formula with an insight into the Irishman’s gym sessions at Loughborough University’s Powerbase.
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Olympics 2024: Summer McIntosh Sets Record With Gold-medal Win In Pool | Global News
Summer McIntosh is becoming one of Team Canada’s biggest stars in Paris, where she broke the Olympic record in the women’s 200-metre butterfly to win her second gold medal of the Games.
It’s her third medal of the Olympics, having already won gold in the women’s 400-metre medley and silver in the women’s 400-metre freestyle.
Crystal Goomansingh reports on McIntosh’s fast-growing fanbase, and why there’s extra parental pride with her latest victory.
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Ledecky Adds To Own Olympic Swimming Record | CBS News
Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky has added to her impressive Olympic record with another gold medal win. “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Dana Jacobson reports from Paris.
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Matty & ‘The Missile’ In Paris: Olympic Chinese Swimmer’s World Record Divides Opinions | Sky News Australia
Matty Johns and James ‘The Missile’ Magnussen have commented on Angela Carini following her bout against Imane Khelif, Pan Zhanle’s world record swim, the Matildas, and more during day six at the Paris Olympics.
Mr Magnussen said Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle’s win at the Paris Olympic Games has “divided” opinions around the world.
“This win last night – I understated on this show – that’s the biggest gap in a hundred freestyle in 100 years; since the 1920s. It’s unprecedented,” he said.
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Is The Paris Olympic Swimming Pool Slower? | ABC News (Australia)
There have been claims the relatively shallow pool at the Paris Olympics is responsible for fewer world records being broken than at previous games.
Shane Keating is an expert of fluid dynamics and says the pool at La Defense may not be the main culprit for the slower times.
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Siobhan Haughey Makes History With Bronze Win In Paris | South China Morning Post
Siobhan Haughey took bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle swimming event in Paris, becoming the first Hongkonger to clinch four Olympic medals. But it was otherwise not a great day for the city’s athletes who came up short in table tennis, badminton and the triathlon. Post sports reporter Paul McNamara has the latest update from Paris.
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China’s Pan Zhanle Accuses Australian And US Swimmers Of Unsportsmanlike Behaviour | Guardian Sport
China’s Pan Zhanle accused Australia’s Kyle Chalmers of snubbing him on the opening night of competition and American swimmer Jack Alexy of allegedly acting disrespectfully towards Chinese coaches during a training session. Zhanle made his comments in an interview with a Chinese broadcaster after the men’s 100m freestyle final in which he broke the world record. Chalmers labelled the allegation towards him ‘a bit weird’ and added: ‘We had a laugh together at warm-down last night – but no issues from my end.’
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