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Mollie O'callaghan Sets Olympic Record, Wins Gold In 200M Freestyle

The Paris 2024 Olympic gold medal is shown to media members in Paris, Feb. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan made headlines at the Tokyo Olympics by setting a new Olympic record in the women’s 200m freestyle event. O’Callaghan's remarkable performance secured her the gold medal, edging out her teammate Ariarne Titmus in a thrilling race.

O’Callaghan's winning time of 1:53.27 not only earned her the gold but also surpassed Titmus’ previous Olympic record set during the Tokyo Olympics three years ago. Titmus, who finished closely behind in 1:53.81, had to settle for the silver medal in this intense showdown between the two Australian swimmers.

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