PARIS — German swimmer Leonie Beck became ill after competing in the women’s open water race at the Paris Olympics, despite assurances that the water in the Seine River was safe. Beck, who finished ninth in the 10-kilomer event, on Saturday posted on Instagram a picture of herself giving a thumbs up but looking ill. … Read more
After Australia’s Moesha Johnson won a silver medal in the gruelling 10km marathon swim, she immediately knew what to do. Yes, there was some celebrating with gold medallist and good friend Sharon van Rouwendaal, but there was something else that just had to be done …. quickly. So before the time Johnson — who was … Read more
PARIS — A bridge lined with ornate statues overlooks an Olympic open water course like no other. The Eiffel Tower, gold-domed Invalides and other Paris landmarks provide a stunning backdrop. Yet there was no getting around concerns about the safety of swimming in the long-polluted Seine River, not to mention contending with its strong current. … Read more
In the suburbs of northeast Paris there is a giant terracotta-colored warehouse, with a labyrinth of windowless corridors inside. A deafening whir emanates from behind rows and rows of anonymous gray doors and under white strip lights, disposable earbuds are available to protect passers-by from the noise. These are the uncanny innards of one of … Read more
Kyle Chalmers’ freestyle rival Pan Zhanle has produced an explosive final act at the Olympics, swimming the fastest 100m freestyle split in history to secure a come-from-behind 4x100m medley relay gold medal for China. Pan entered the final men’s race of the swimming program on a high after winning individual 100m freestyle gold with a … Read more
Kaylee McKeown may have been robbed of an Olympic silver medal after more questions were raised over an already controversial 200m individual medley final. The Australian swimming superstar touched fourth but won bronze when American Alex Walsh was disqualified for an illegal turn from backstroke to breaststroke. Now the same turn by American runner-up Kate … Read more
A second swimmer has collapsed on the pool deck after an Olympic race on the final night of action at Paris La Défense Arena. Just moments after the women’s 4x100m medley relay, medical staff rushed out to Japan’s Rikako Ikee, who had hit the deck. The 24-year-old was walking from post-race TV interviews to the … Read more
Australian star Mollie O’Callaghan and debutant Shayna Jack have been unable to reel in more Olympic medals after a thrilling 100m freestyle final won by Swedish veteran Sarah Sjostrom. Sjostrom, who won bronze in the event in Rio 2016 and decided to enter here at the last minute, touched fourth at the 50m mark and … Read more
Australian champion Kyle Chalmers has announced he has no plans to quit the Olympics after an epic fightback to win 100m freestyle silver behind a record-setting rival. All the talk leading into the final was that the 26-year-old was in his last individual race at an Olympics, despite only previously saying he was not likely … Read more
Kyle Chalmers says he has faith that his Chinese rival Pan Zhanle was drug-free when he smashed the 100m freestyle world record at the Olympics on Thursday morning (AEST). Lining up for his third consecutive 100m freestyle Olympic final, Chalmers was one of the favourites for a medal in his pet event. But Pan, who … Read more
