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Last Updated On: Apr 19, 2025 05:54 PM , Published On: Aug 06, 2024 07:08 AM
Australians beat Americans in the women's freestyle relay, McIntosh sets the 200-meter butterfly record, and Ledecky becomes the most decorated female swimmer in history. The women's Olympic gold was won by an Australian team led by Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus in the second-fastest time ever.
Titmus led the entire way, her fingernails painted an Aussie golden color. Summer McIntosh, a Canadian feeling, presented the 23-year-old with her toughest test, but she won easily in three minutes and 57.49 seconds.
Canadian teen
In the women's 200-meter butterfly final on Thursday, Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh beat a tough competition to win her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics. At La Defense Arena, the 17-year-old set an Olympic record by touching the wall in two minutes and 3.03 seconds, 0.81 seconds faster than American silver medalist Regan Smith.
McIntosh had already won silver in the 400-meter freestyle on day one and a gold in the 400-meter individual medley on day three of the competition, making this her third medal of the Paris Games.
Summer McIntosh
Summer Ann McIntosh is a competitive swimmer from Canada who was born on August 18, 2006. She has won gold twice in the Commonwealth Games, four times in the World Aquatics Championship, and three times in the Olympics.
Known for her skill in medley and butterfly races, she now owns the world record in the 400-meter individual medley, the Olympic record in the 200-meter individual medley, and the textile and Olympic records in the 200-meter butterfly event.
Decorated Swimmer
Phelps II, Michael Fred OLY is an American former competitive swimmer who was born on June 30, 1985. With a total of 28 medals, he is the most decorated and successful Olympian of all time. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, McIntosh made headlines when, at the age of 14, she became the youngest member of the Canadian team and placed fourth in the 400-meter freestyle.
The next year, she won two gold medals at a single World Championship, making her the youngest swimmer to win a World Aquatics title in almost a decade. For her success, she became known as a "teen swimming sensation."
Butterfly and Ledecky
Ledecky closed up another great Olympic campaign by becoming the second swimmer to win an event at four previous Summer Games. On Saturday night, she beat the "Terminator," Ariarne Titmus, to win the 800 freestyle.
Ledecky will compete in her favourite event, the 1500-meter freestyle, while Marchand is looking for gold in the 200-meter breaststroke and 200-meter butterfly. The 100-meter freestyle finals for both men and women look to be exciting as well.
Gold Medal
A medal given for the highest achievement in a non-military field is called a gold medal. Its name comes from the fact that during production, at least a small amount of gold was plated or mixed. Gold medals have been given out in the arts since the seventeenth century, for example by the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
Usually, these medals serve as a mark of honour and provide some financial independence to a student who deserves it. Others just provide the accolade's prestige. Many academic societies and other organizations now give out gold awards, either yearly or in exceptional cases.
Ariarne Titmus
Australian swimmer Ariarne Elizabeth Titmus OAM was born on September 7, 2000. She holds the world records in the long course 200-meter and 400-meter freestyle events. She is the current Olympic champion in the women's 400-meter freestyle, having won the event in both the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Ariarne Titmus, how many Olympic medals has she won?
To focus on getting back to her best for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, four-time Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus noted on Monday that she will take an "extended break" from swimming.
Q. Where will swimming be held at the 2024 Olympics?
As the competition at the pool starts to wind down, Sunday, August 4, 2024, is scheduled as the last day of swimming events at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Q. In swimming, how many medals has Australia won at the Olympics?
With the result from Paris, the Dolphins have now won 221 medals overall, establishing swimming's status as Australia's most valuable Olympic sport. Australia's gold rush at the La Defense arena is led by Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeon.