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Michael Phelps Calls For Lifetime Ban For Doping Offenders

Michael Phelps calls for lifetime bans on doping athletes post Chinese scandal, emphasizing integrity in sports.

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Marchand owned the Games but controversy still surrounds swimming

French public enthused by home athlete’s four golds but Chinese doping scandal made for a tense atmosphere

The Guardian - UK

Iconic Olympians Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps honored at gala for their philanthropy contributions

Sharon Stone leaped with joy at the sight of Carl Lewis and was left speechless when Michael Phelps entered the room

The Independent UK

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The Legendary Katie Ledecky Just Keeps Swimming and Winning. And She’s Not Done Yet

The greatest female swimmer tightened her grasp on her title in Paris, earning her ninth gold and 14th overall Olympic medal with an extraordinary four-peat in the 800 freestyle.

Sports Illustrated

Katie Ledecky holds off Ariarne Titmus to win fourth Olympic 800m gold in row

American claims ninth individual gold medal with victory in the 800m to join gymnast Larisa Latynina as most decorated woman in Olympic history

The Guardian - UK

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

Katie Ledecky has capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win the same event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle

The Independent UK

Late puncture adds 'extra spice' to Remco Evenepoel's historic second Olympic gold medal performance

Olympic champion says Belgian squad deserves '11 out of 10' for race teamwork

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Marchand mania sweeps France as Le Roi Léon rules first week of Olympics

Léon Marchand, the shy 22-year-old from Toulouse who loves video games and hopes to be a pilot, is adored for his swimming technique as well as his personal story

The Guardian - UK

French Swimmer Léon Marchand Wins Fourth Gold At Paris Games

French swimmer Léon Marchand's remarkable success at the Paris Games draws comparisons to Michael Phelps, solidifying his status as a rising talent in the ...

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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Caeleb Dressel in tears after failing to defend Olympic crowns

The American swimmer ended a gruelling day with a sixth-placed finish in the 50m freestyle. Forty minutes later, he failed to qualify for the 100m butterfly final

The Guardian - US

Marchand races to fourth Olympic gold while Scott claims another silver

French hero Léon Marchand claims 200m medley in Olympic record, his fourth gold of the Games, cheered on by President Macron

The Guardian - UK

Olympics 2024: Leon Marchand claims incredible fourth gold as Duncan Scott and Ben Proud win Team GB silvers

Whatever happens between now and next week, the Paris Games unquestionably belong to France’s swimming superstar

Evening Standard

Michael Phelps Was in Awe Watching Léon Marchand Join Him in Rare Olympic Achievement

French swimmer Leon Marchand placed his name next to Michael Phelps in the history books once again Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Phenomenon Leon Marchand wins historic fourth gold as Duncan Scott lands superb silver

The French sensation had too much for Scott, while Ben Proud won silver in the men’s 50m freestle on an electric night at La Defense Arena

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Katie Ledecky Makes Olympic History With 13Th Medal

Katie Ledecky wins silver in the 4x200m freestyle relay, marking her 13th Olympic medal and solidifying her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in Olympi...

Sports Illustrated

Katie Ledecky Becomes Most Decorated U.S. Female Olympian With Relay Medal

The legendary swimmer now has won 13 total Olympic medals.

The Independent UK

Does golf belong at the Olympics? Here’s what the Paris 2024 players and fans think

Rory McIlroy called the 30,000-strong crowd at Le Golf National ‘unbelievable’ as a unique atmosphere took hold during Thursday’s opening round in the men’s Olympic golf event near Paris

Sports Illustrated

How Léon Marchand Pulled Off the Unthinkable, Winning Two Golds in Two Hours

The Frenchman continued his magical run in Paris by becoming the first swimmer in history to win the 200 butterfly and the 200 breaststroke at the same Olympics.

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The Independent UK

Leon Marchand establishes himself as the face of Paris 2024 with incredible feat

Leon Marchand made history at La Defense Arena in Paris on Wednesday evening

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Léon Marchand Makes Olympic History With Double Gold Wins

French swimmer Léon Marchand's historic double gold medal win at the Olympics sets a new standard in competitive swimming.

The Guardian - UK

Léon Marchand seals historic double with gold in 200m butterfly and breaststroke

Léon Marchand won his third individual gold of Paris 2024 with a butterfly-breaststroke double never achieved at an Olympic Games before

The Independent UK

Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics

Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t farfetched at all when to comes to Léon Marchand

Sports Illustrated

Léon Marchand’s Gold Medal Finish in the 200M Fly Has to be Seen to be Believed

Leon Marchand’s finishing kick in the 200-meter fly was incredible.

Sports Illustrated

Michael Phelps Had Classy Response to Léon Marchand Breaking His Olympic Record

The Olympic G.O.A.T. showered the France swimmer with praise.

France 24

French swim star Marchand bags second Olympic gold in dazzling 200m butterfly

Days after bagging his first gold in the 400m medley, France's Léon Marchand on Wednesday won his second gold medal of the Paris Olympics, cheered on by a home crowd at La Defense Arena.

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