The Paris Olympics are heating up with exciting results in the swimming events! Five gold medals were handed out to five different teams on Monday, showcasing the incredible talent from around the world.
In the women's 200m freestyle final, Australian swimmers delivered a stunning 1-2 finish. Mollie O'Callaghan made headlines by setting a new Olympic record with a time of one minute, 53.27 seconds, leaving defending champion Ariarne Titmus trailing behind.
Adding to the day's excitement, Siobhan Haughey from Hong Kong of China clinched the bronze medal, demonstrating her exceptional skills and determination.
Additionally, China's Xu and Tang took home silver medals in their respective events, highlighting the nation's strong presence in the swimming arena.
With such a diverse array of medalists, the swimming competitions continue to inspire young athletes and fans alike!
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Swimming: China's Xu, Tang take silvers, McIntosh, Popovici top podium
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