China Sweeps Artistic Swimming Golds in Russia’s Absence; U.S., Britain Take Silvers
The Russians had won every artistic swimming gold medal at the Olympics dating back to Sydney 2000 until China swept this year’s events in their absence.
Modern Pentathlon: Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming Highlights
The Modern pentathlon consists of five disciplines: fencing, equestrian, swimming, running, and shooting. What’s special about this unique event’s swimming?
Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Swimmer Emma McKeon Represents Oceania Into Retirement
Emma McKeon had the honor of representing the continent of Oceania at the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Irish Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen Too Ill To Carry Flag At Closing Ceremony
Olympic gold medalist Daniel Wiffen of Ireland was set to carry his nation’s flag at the closing ceremonies but illness kept him away.
Paris Olympic Finals: A Swimfo Showcase
The 2024 Olympic Games saw 31 different countries send at least one swimmer to an individual final, with 19 of those nations reaching the podium.
Hungary’s Bettina Fabian Hospitalized Shortly After Women’s Open Water Race In Paris
Fabian (left) finished 5th in the women’s open water race in Paris and has since returned home to Hungary after being hospitalized.
Paris 2024: Serbia def. Croatia to Retain Title in Men’s Water Polo, US Wins Historic Bronze
Serbia defeated Croatia to claim the gold medal in men’s water polo on the final day of the 2024 Olympic Games, while the US won a historic bronze medal.
Leon Marchand Extinguishes Olympic Cauldron At Closing Ceremony In Paris
Marchand also carried the Olympic flame in its gold, glass lantern as it makes its way to the Stade de France, which is home to the closing ceremony.
Paris Olympics Outside The Pool: Gymnastics Floor Bronze Features Debate And Appeals
Breaking made its debut this week while COVID-19 spread to athletics, and numerous countries won historic medals.
US Tops Overall Medal Table With 40 Gold, 126 Total Medals At 2024 Paris Olympics
China also had 40 gold medals but only 91 total medals. The US has led the medal table in the last four Summer Games now.
Tatjana Smith Highlights Latest Swimmers Announced As Closing Ceremony Flag Bearers
Smith announced her retirement from competitive swimming and will be South Africa’s flag bearer at today’s closing ceremony.
Summer McIntosh Named Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer For Canada
McIntosh became the first Canadian swimmer to ever win three individual gold medals at the same Olympics. The closing ceremony is set for tonight.
Post-Olympic Swimming Results vs. Seed Analysis
Apostolos Christou eclipsed 16 swimmers who were seeded higher than him in the 200 backstroke to win a silver medal. Who else improved their initial rankings?
Snoop Dogg Reportedly Making $500,000 Per Day with NBC at the Olympic Games
American rapper Snoop Dogg is reportedly taking home a big payday at the Paris Olympics, making $500,000 per day working for NBC.
Paris 2024: Spain Claims First Olympic Gold in Women’s Water Polo With Win Over Australia
Spain defeated Australia 11-9 to claim the country’s first Olympic gold medal in women’s water polo after finishing with the silver medal in Tokyo.