Katie Ledecky aims for Olympic history as Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel make their returns. Meanwhile, French prodigy Leon Marchand is positioned to become the face of the Paris Games.
Swimming at the 2024 Olympic Games kicks off this Saturday in Paris, promising no shortage of superstars, drama and intense rivalries.
And, worth noting, the 400m freestyle race could be one of the most memorable and talked-about races throughout the Olympic competition with four women, including Ledecky, who have cracked the four-minute mark.and world record holder, Canada's Summer McIntosh is already a four-time world champion at just 17-years-old, and Erika Fairweather is a burgeoning star from New Zealand who took home bronze in the race in Tokyo.
The video gained renewed attention at trials after NBC showed it to Phelps, who will be providing commentary during the Games for the network. The American swimming legend said he hoped his fellow countrymen and women were watching the clip every day as motivation before adding how it would have inspired him in the pool.
The Australian team is led by Titmus, who also won gold in the 200m freestyle in Tokyo, 11-time medalist Emma McKeon, who is the reigning champion in the 50m and 100m freestyle races, former 100m freestyle gold medalist Kyle Chalmers and three-time 2020 gold medalist Kaylee McKeown.Ledecky and King, who will be competing in the 100m and 200m breaststroke races, are just two of the 46 swimmers -- 20 women and 26 men -- who make up the American swim team for the pool events.
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