Australian dethroned training partner Ariarne Titmus in the 200m freestyle but the one-two finish can help keep the swimming medals flowing in Paris
Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus with gold and silver medals from the women’s 200m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Games.Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus with gold and silver medals from the women’s 200m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Games.
Only O’Callaghan did not want to be alone. As the Australian anthem began to play, O’Callaghan turned to her compatriot, training partner and rival Ariarne Titmus. The 200m had been a frenetic battle between them – defending Olympic champion against world champion, current world record holder against former holder. Titmus had won the duel at last month’s Olympic trials, but in Paris, when it mattered most, it was O’Callaghan who emerged triumphant.
The 20-year-old touched fifth at the first 50m, and was still fifth at the 100m mark. By the final turn, she had moved into third. That turn was the critical moment of the race. O’Callaghan’s kicking ability is superb; she dives deeper and stays down longer than her opponents. Despite touching in third, by the time O’Callaghan had resurfaced, she was in front of Titmus.
In some respects, the outcome on Monday night only helps Australia’s overall chances in the pool. This is so for two reasons. O’Callaghan has made no secret from the fact that she struggles with nerves and anxiety before a big race. “Today I was a nervous wreck,” she said. “I couldn’t nap, I couldn’t do anything. My brain just overthinks.”, before the final on Wednesday. On Thursday, she will be called on in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay.
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