Olympic swimming stars come to St. Pete to race middle school kids: John Romano | A St. Pete Aquatics event pits Katie Ledecky and Bobby Finke against local kids ...
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Paralympics hide a secret about disabled athletes: They're everywhere – even the Olympics
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Leslie Jones enjoying breakfast and medals with Katie Ledecky? We would watch an entire series like this. ❤️ #ParisOlympics

Quick Glance: Excitement and Tensions: The Paris Olympic Games
- Paris witnessed a captivating distraction with the Olympics, featuring innovative reimaginings and emotional moments.
- President Emmanuel Macron aligned himself with the successes of French athletes as France maintained stability during the Olympics.
- Despite political and social tensions, France projected unity and prestige through sport as a tool of soft power.
- The Paris Olympics were marred by cultural and political controversies challenging the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
C is for Champion: Katie Ledecky meets Sesame Street's Cookie Monster and Elmo at Paris Games
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Quick Glance: US female athletes shine in Paris thanks to Title IX
- U.S. female athletes are leading at the Paris Games and have outperformed U.S. male athletes for the fourth consecutive time at the Summer Olympics.
- The impact of Title IX is evident in various sports, particularly in swimming. The Olympic stars have been engaged in sports throughout their lives and have never been hindered from pursuing their passion.
- The strength of U.S. female athletes at the Paris Games is seen as a testament to the impact of Title IX. They inspire future generations of athletes and showcase the progress that can still be made.
- The performances of U.S. women athletes highlight the significance of Title IX and the changes it has brought to the sports world by enabling women to excel in various sports.
American swimmer Katie Ledecky makes history with ninth career Olympic gold: The 27-year-old is tied with former gymnast Larisa Latynina as the only women ever ...
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Quick Glance: Swimming: Ledecky Clinches Ninth Gold, Summer Shines
- Katie Ledecky secured her ninth gold at the Paris Olympics, while Summer McIntosh became Canada's first triple champion at the same Games.
- Caeleb Dressel matched Ledecky's nine golds with a victory in the mixed medley relay for the USA in world record time.
- Home hero Leon Marchand faced his first defeat as France finished fourth in the relay event despite strong support.
- Ledecky's historic win in the 800m freestyle marked her ninth gold, breaking Larisa Latynina's record and equalling Michael Phelps as the only swimmer with four or more Olympic golds in the same event.
Tom Cruise rappels down from roof for Olympic flag at dramatic Paris closing ceremony, rides off on motorcycle to pass torch to Los Angeles for 2028
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Quick Glance: Grand Finale of Parisian Olympic Games
- The Paris 2024 Olympics concludes today with the Closing Ceremony, signifying the successful culmination of two weeks of intense competition among the world's top athletes.
- The Closing Ceremony will showcase a variety of artists, including acrobats, dancers, and circus performers, all curated under the imaginative direction of Thomas Jolly, who also orchestrated the Opening Ceremony.
- Scheduled from 9:00 to 11:15 PM local time in Paris, the event will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock, with a primetime airing starting at 7:00 PM ET.
- Expect performances by artists such as Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, along with a spectacular stunt by Tom Cruise diving into the Stade de France as part of the handover of the 2028 Summer Olympics from Paris to Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift salutes Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson and Katie Ledecky in promo video for the Olympics
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Quick Glance: Simone Biles Wins Seventh Olympic Gold in Vault
- Simone Biles wins her seventh Olympic gold in women's vault, showcasing her unparalleled talent at 27 years old.
- After nailing her Yurchenko double pike vault at the Paris Olympics, Biles mentioned retiring it but hinted at a possible return for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
- Biles successfully executed the challenging Yurchenko double pike, solidifying her dominance in gymnastics with her fifth element named after her in the sport's Code of Points.
- She secured gold in the vault final, almost sticking her second vault landing. Rebeca Andrade of Brazil claimed silver and Jade Carey of the USA took home bronze.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead will serve as the U.S. flag bearers for the closing ceremony, Team USA announced.
Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead are the closing ceremony flag bearers 🇺🇸
Mead is the first rower in American history to carry the flag 👏
Team USA has women to thank for more than half of its Olympic medals: If American women were their own country, they would rank third in the 2024 Olympic medal ...
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Quick Glance: Australia's Achievements at Olympics on Day 16
- The competition at the Paris Olympic Games has concluded.
- A comprehensive record of all Australian medal winners for each day of the competition has been maintained.
- Below is a compilation of Australian winners on day 16.
- Refer to the overall medal standings to assess our position compared to other nations.
Olympics 2024 live updates: Team USA men's soccer faces Guinea; Coco Gauff out for tennis singles
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Quick Glance: Did the Olympics Mock the Last Supper?
- The Paris Olympics' opening ceremony sparked controversy for its resemblance to the Last Supper.
- Conservative and Christian leaders condemned the portrayal as a mockery of faith, while organizers defended it as a homage to the Greek god Dionysus.
- The depiction of Dionysus received criticism from religious groups who found it disrespectful.
- Despite the backlash, the artistic director of the opening ceremony emphasized that the scene was not meant to mock but to celebrate the gods of Olympus.
Lebron James, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and Dirk Nowitzki in attendance for Team USA Women's basketball 🙌
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Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky cemented their GOAT legacies. Team USA track and field showed their dominance and left decked out in gold ... Show more

Leon Marchand wins 200m breaststroke final: LEON MARCHAND HAS DONE THE DOUBLE!Incredible. Just a fraction off world record pace. He holds off Australia’s Zac ...
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Quick Glance: Olympic Swimming: Paris 2024 Recap
- Olympic swimming results feature gold medalists like Sjostrom, Ledecky, and Pan.
- Leon Marchand wins gold in two events and sets an Olympic record.
- Pan Zhanle breaks a world record in the men's 100m freestyle and clinches gold.
- Katie Ledecky collects her eighth Olympic gold medal and sets an Olympic record.
What to watch at Olympics today: Simone Biles, Summer McIntosh look to add to their legacies
nytimes.com/athletic/5671103/2024/08/01/olympics-2024-watch-guide-day-6-gymnastics-swimming/

Katie Ledecky thinks the LA Olympics in 2028 can happen 👀
2028 Olympics: Simone Biles, USA Athletes May Consider LA28 as Last Hoorah: With the 2024 Paris Olympics coming to a close, it's reasonable to wonder who we'll ...
newsweek.com/olympics-2028-los-angeles-simone-biles-katie-ledecky-team-usa-1936437

Quick Glance: Future of Team USA's Basketball Roster for 2028
- Following the U.S. women's basketball team's success at the Olympics, speculation is already underway regarding potential players for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
- Key factors influencing the 2028 roster selection include player development, injuries, the selection committee, and players' commitment to USA Basketball.
- Some current team members may not be considered for the 2028 Olympics, creating opportunities for new additions.
- Forecasts shed light on potential players for the 2028 team, encompassing rookies and players with diverse skill sets. The selection process is deemed challenging due to the return of the Summer Olympics to the USA.
Ariarne Titmus addresses Olympics pre-race controversy with Katie Ledecky: Ariarne Titmus' pre-race error turned out to be her only mistake of the night in ...
nypost.com/2024/07/28/sports/ariarne-titmus-addresses-olympics-pre-race-controversy-with-katie-ledecky/

Quick Glance: Ariarne Titmus triumphs over Katie Ledecky, secures Olympic swimming gold
- Ariarne Titmus turned the highly anticipated race at the Paris Olympics into a dominant affair by leading Katie Ledecky from start to finish in the 400-meter freestyle event and emerged victorious.
- Titmus, the Australian star known as 'The Terminator,' handed Ledecky a second consecutive Olympic defeat in an event the American had clinched at the Rio de Janeiro games in 2016.
- With her fingernails painted in Aussie yellow, Titmus strolled onto the deck with the confidence of a reigning champion, flashing a big smile and waving to the fans.
- Titmus, 23, now boasts three individual Olympic victories on her growing resume. She secured wins in the 200 and 400 free in Tokyo and is expected to achieve the same feat in Paris.
Paris Olympics: Ledecky takes record 9th gold as Summer sparkles: PARIS — Katie Ledecky tore up the record books again at the Paris Games by claiming a ninth ...
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Quick Glance: Katie Ledecky Affirms Greatness with Ninth Gold Medal
- Katie Ledecky officially confirmed her greatness at the Paris Olympics by winning the 800 meters freestyle, ending her time in the French capital in grand style.
- Leaving Paris with her ninth gold medal, Ledecky now shares the title of greatest female Olympian with Larisa Latynina, matching the Russian gymnast's record.
- The 800m freestyle race was intense, with Ariarne Titmus closely challenging Ledecky throughout, but the American prevailed with a time of 8 minutes, 11.04 seconds.
- Having won the 800m freestyle at four consecutive Games, Ledecky joins Michael Phelps as the only swimmers to achieve gold in four different Olympics.
'French Phelps' Marchand lived up to the hype: There were world records, doping suspicions and more gold for Katie Ledecky but the Paris pool will long be ...
reuters.com/sports/olympics/review-olympics-swimming-french-phelps-marchand-lived-up-hype-2024-08-05/

Katie Ledecky just can’t stop making history: When you’re the most decorated swimmer in history, it’s a little difficult to keep topping yourself.
cnn.com/2024/08/03/sport/katie-ledecky-making-history-1500m-paris-olympics-spt-intl/

Katie Ledecky reflects on the exciting future of women's sports after her history-making run at the Paris Olympics.

No other swimmer was even in the frame when Katie Ledecky finished 😳
Absolute DOMINANCE as she breaks the women's 1500m freestyle Olympic record 🔥
Here Are the 2024 Olympic Moments We Won’t Forget: It doesn’t take a medal to make a lasting memory.
nytimes.com/2024/08/09/world/olympics/paris-olympics-2024-moments.html

Ranking our top 10 moments and stories from the U.S. in the 2024 Paris Olympics: From Simone Biles and Rebecca Andrade's brilliance in gymnastics to the USWNT's ...
inquirer.com/sports/top-paris-olympics-moments-united-states-uswnt-simone-biles-katie-ledecky-20240812.html

Katie Ledecky Went Wild Cheering for Bobby Finke’s Golden 1500M Freestyle Win: Fans loved it.
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Quick Glance: Bobby Finke smashes world record to claim 1,500m freestyle gold
- American iron-man Bobby Finke shattered the men's 1,500 meters freestyle world record while defending his Olympic gold in a thrilling race that propelled the United States to the top of the medal table at the Paris swimming pool with two events remaining.
- After 30 grueling laps, Finke touched the wall in 14 minutes and 30.67 seconds at La Defense Arena, surpassing Sun Yang's 12-year-old mark of 14:31.02 set at the London Games.
- Courageous Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri claimed silver, 3.88 seconds behind Finke, with Daniel Wiffen, the 800m gold medalist, securing the bronze for Ireland.
- Finke became the first male swimmer to go back-to-back in the demanding discipline since Australia's Grant Hackett in 2000-04 and the first American since Mike Burton in 1968-72. It marked the seventh gold medal for the U.S. at the event, propelling the team past Australia to the top of the table on the final competition night.
We’re running out of ways to say Katie Ledecky is fast.
Katie Ledecky says she would love to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Fans React To Katie Ledecky's Resounding Loss To Ariarne Titmus At Olympics: The Australian swimmer Titmus won her second straight Olympic gold in the event.
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Quick Glance: Trump Accuses Kamala Harris of 'Turning Black' in Latest Racist Claim
- During a Black journalist convention in Chicago, Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of 'turning Black' in response to questions.
- Rachel Scott of ABC News questioned Trump about attacks on Harris labeled as a 'DEI hire' by Republicans, to which Trump denied.
- Trump falsely claimed Harris hid her Black identity until it was politically convenient, despite her consistent identification as Black.
- Trump's remarks were met with loud boos, and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized that no one has the right to dictate someone's identity.
Katie Ledecky opens up to CNN about her plans for when she stops competing one day
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Paris Olympics 2024: Slovakia's Tamara Potocka collapses near pool after Katie Ledecky wins 800m heat
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Quick Glance: Tamara Potocka's Collapse at Paris Olympics
- Following her participation in a qualifying heat of the women’s 200-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics, 21-year-old Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed at the poolside. Immediate medical assistance was provided, and she was then transported on a stretcher.
- Potocka was observed with an oxygen mask as she was being taken for medical attention. Reports from the medical staff at the pool confirmed her consciousness.
- Upon exiting the water, Potocka collapsed and was swiftly attended to by a group of medical personnel, who promptly placed her on a stretcher and removed her from the pool deck after around a minute.
- The provision of CPR to Potocka remained uncertain. Israeli swimmer Lea Polonsky, who competed in two heats following Potocka, emphasized swimmers' awareness of the inherent risks in their sport.
Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky win more medals and continue to blow our minds, USWNT barely advances thanks to Trinity Rodman and Sha'Carri Richardson earns ... Show more

History for Katie Ledecky. 🇺🇸
Katie Ledecky IS the Top 20 🤯
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Ledecky wins record 13th medal with a silver. Summer McIntosh and Kate Douglass strike gold
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‘I’m absolutely buggered’: Titmus couldn’t stop the machine that is Ledecky: Ariarne Titmus gave it an almighty nudge and set a PB, but America’s endurance queen ...
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Swimming-Titmus proud to be in Ledecky's wake: There is no shame losing to Katie Ledecky in the Olympic 800 metres freestyle, and the Australian who has lost ...
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'Never Be Afraid to Show Them Who You Are': Taylor Swift Shares Inspiring Message on Achieving Greatness
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Quick Glance: Protestors disrupt Taylor Swift's concert preparation
- Taylor Swift was obstructed by a group of activists from entering the stadium for her concert in Warsaw.
- The demonstrators raised concerns about Taylor's carbon emissions.
- During the incident, the activists carried a banner stating, "We can't afford the super rich".
- Previously, Taylor faced criticism after encountering issues with a man named Jack Sweeney who was tracking and using her private jet.
Katie Ledecky won the Olympic 800 meters her usual way: She put in the time: A fourth straight gold medal in the event took the American swimming legend 8 ...
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Katie Ledecky shared a priceless moment with a fan after winning gold 😂 ❤️
Pole Vault GOAT Mondo Duplantis Soared—Literally—at the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky have won more medals, but a Louisiana-born Olympian on the ...
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Why the Dutch Field Hockey Team Isn’t Shaking Hands at the Olympics: After two pandemic-disrupted Olympics, most teams haven’t given Covid a second thought in ...
nytimes.com/2024/08/08/world/olympics/paris-olympics-covid-19.html

'French Phelps' Marchand lived up to the hype: There were world records, doping suspicions and more gold for Katie Ledecky but the Paris pool will long be ...
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2024 Olympics: Every Record Broken by Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Medal Winners
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Leslie Jones Asks Katie Ledecky A Gross Question About Olympic Swimming: "I try not to think about this," the eight-time gold medalist said.
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Paris 2024: Katie Ledecky makes US Olympic history, Leon Marchand reaches another final
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Katie Ledecky Can Break Her Own Record As Most Decorated US Female Olympian Today
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Katie Ledecky: The rise of an Olympic great: US swimming superstar Katie Ledecky knocks on the door of eternity as she heads to Paris for more Olympic glory ...
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Ariarne Titmus lined up in Katie Ledecky's lane before the final race by accident.
She then moved into her correct lane and beat Ledecky for the third time in ... Show more
Katie Ledecky wins HISTORIC gold medal in 1500 meters 👏
She ties for the 2nd-most medals earned by any swimmer in Olympic history (12) ... Show more
Five things Philly fans need to know about the Olympics on Saturday: Stephen Nedoroscik will be back on the pommel horse, the men's basketball and women's soccer ...
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Here's What May Be To Blame For Slower-Than-Expected Swimming At Paris 2024: “I’ve heard the rumblings, but at the end of the day we’re here to race ...
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Paris Olympics Day 8: Biles and Ledecky win more gold, Sha’carri Richardson settles for silver
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2024 Paris Olympics swimming: Mixed medley relay team sets world record to win gold; Katie Ledecky shines
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The French’s passion for their athletes, quotable quotes, and other thoughts on the Paris Olympics
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She’s the Greatest Distance Swimmer of All Time. How Long Can Katie Ledecky Keep Going?
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U.S. Women's Hoops Team Poses With Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps After Victory: The Americans topped Nigeria to advance to the Olympic semifinals.
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Paris Olympics: From hanging Katie Ledecky’s pictures on the wall to breaking her record, Summer McIntosh emerges as a swimming sensation
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On the fifth day of the Olympics, Katie Ledecky won gold in the 1500m freestyle and is now tied for the most swimming medals won by a woman with 12 medals ... Show more

Team USA wins men's 4x100 freestyle relay for first gold of Paris Olympics: The team of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel posted a ...
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Paris Olympics 2024 live updates: Katie Ledecky wins 800 free gold; Sha’Carri Richardson takes silver in 100 meters
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HISTORY FOR KATIE LEDECKY 🥇🥇🥇🥇
Fans React To Katie Ledecky's Resounding Loss To Ariarne Titmus At Olympics: The Australian swimmer Titmus won her second straight Olympic gold in the event.
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Katie Ledecky will swim for gold in this event on Wednesday 🇺🇸
This all-girls high school has more swimming medals than most countries: Thanks to Katie Ledecky, Erin Gemmel and Phoebe Bacon, Maryland’s Stone Ridge School of ...
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How Katie Ledecky played a role in Nelly Korda's Olympic arrival: Katie Ledecky and Nelly Korda usually don't share much common ground. Except, of course ...
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Paris Olympics 2024 live updates: Katie Ledecky sets record for most Olympic medals won by a female swimmer
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Kate Douglass wins gold, but for the U.S., the pool is full of silver: Douglass wins the fourth gold for U.S. swimmers, who trail Australia, 5-4 ...
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Swimming's sure bet Ledecky takes 1,500 metre gold again: If there was one safe bet to be made at the Paris Olympics pool it was Katie Ledecky winning the ...
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5️⃣ stories you need to know today: Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan return to the US following Russia and the West's prisoner swap ... Show more

American swimmers struggle again at Paris Olympics, but Ledecky breaks another record
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Four takeaways from a thrilling night of Olympic swimming: One of the most premier swimming nights of these Olympics is in the books after Wednesday night’s ...
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KATIE LEDECKY TIES THE USA RECORD FOR MOST WOMEN'S SWIMMING MEDALS IN AMERICAN SWIMMING HISTORY 😤
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