Five things to watch from the swimming competition at this year’s Olympic Games
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The first week of the Olympics and with it comes one of the Games’ signature events: Swimming.
The first week of the Olympics and with it comes one of the Games’ signature events: Swimming. The pool has been the scene of some of the Games’ most legendary moments over the years and 2024 appears set to be no different. Several key swimmers are looking to end up on the podium one last time in what could be their final Olympics, while others are looking to play spoiler. Here are five things to watch from this year’s swimming competition in Paris. The 10-time medalist is aiming to cement her legacy as one of the greatest American swimmers of all time in Paris. Ledecky started off her Olympics with bronze medal finish in Saturday’s 400-meter freestyle. She’ll also compete in the 800-meter and the 1,500-meter races over the next several days. She’s won gold in the 800 three times and gold in the 1,500 twice – and hasn’t been defeated in those races in any of the Olympics that she’s entered.
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