Olympics: Australia has shocked the world and taken a solo lead in the medal count after a record day 1 for the country.
Ian Thorpe has endorsed Emma McKeon as a worthy new record holder after she set a new all-time mark for Olympic gold medal s won by an Australian, in any sport.
Australia swam the second fastest time in history to clinch the gold ahead of the United States at the Olympics. Watched on by pop star boyfriend and fellow swimmer Cody Simpson, she clocked 52.39 seconds on the third leg. She also added a medley relay gold and two individual titles — in the 50m and 100m freestyle — in a remarkable Tokyo 2020 campaign.
NANTERRE, FRANCE - JULY 27: Emma McKeon of Team Australia celebrates with her partner, Cody Simpson, after winning gold in the Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final on day one of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on July 27, 2024 in Nanterre, France. “Now it’s very clear and Emma McKeon has one more gold medal than I do ... I couldn’t think of anyone better to have that title ... Couldn’t happen to a better person, really.
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