Lukas Maertens made history by winning the gold medal in the first Olympic final race of Paris 2024, clocking an impressive time of 3:41.78 in the men’s 400-meter freestyle event. The crowd erupted in cheers as Maertens surged ahead in the final 50 meters, securing his victory over his competitors.
South Korea’s Kim Woo-min put up a strong fight but ultimately settled for the bronze medal, while Elijah Winnington of Australia claimed the silver medal in a closely contested race. Maertens' strategic performance and strong finish solidified his position as the champion of the event.
With the men’s 400-meter freestyle race concluded, all eyes are now on the highly anticipated women’s 400-meter freestyle event featuring swimming legends Katie Ledecky and Australian standout Ariarne Titmus. The upcoming race promises to be a thrilling showdown between two formidable competitors vying for Olympic glory.
