Organizers said the course was designed to “magnify” the sport but idiosyncrasies unique to Paris add more challenges.
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American Swims in Paris’ Seine River Ahead of Olympics Despite Contamination Risks
A 75-year-old American swimmer swam in the Seine River in central Paris on Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and raise awareness of the French government’s efforts to clean up the river in preparation for the Olympic Games.
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The eight remaining teams at the European Championship will take centre stage in the quarter-finals to be played on Friday and Saturday.
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s world record run in the 400 hurdles wrapped up the U.S. Olympic trials in style on Sunday in Eugene, Oregon.
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The French revolution in the NBA continued on Wednesday when Zaccharie Risacher was selected first overall by the Hawks and Alex Sarr was picked second by the Wizards.
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A powerhouse American swim team will turn their attention to another Summer Games showdown with arch-rivals Australia after the U.S. Olympic trials concluded in Indianapolis.
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