Swimming enthusiasts and sports fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the Olympic swimming events at the Paris 2024 Games. With 35 events on the Olympic swimming schedule, 854 athletes from 187 countries including the Individual Neutral Athletes and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team will be competing. Paris La Defense Arena will be transformed into an Olympic swimming pool for the competition, along with the Aquatics Centre hosting artistic swimming and diving events.
Top contenders for the most swimming medals include the US, Australia, China, and Great Britain, with the US and Australia sending the largest swimming squads with 46 and 41 swimmers respectively. Standout swimmers to watch at the Olympics include Leon Marchand from France, Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel from the US, and Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown from Australia.
Key events to watch out for at the Olympics include the men’s 100m freestyle, where top swimmers will go head to head for the gold, and the women’s 400m freestyle, dubbed as the ‘race of the century’ featuring swimming superstars like Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus, and Summer McIntosh. The swimming competitions will kick off on July 27 and conclude on August 4, promising thrilling races and fierce competition in the pool. Fans can stay updated on all the Olympic action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated Paris 2024 Olympics tournament page.
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