Bobby Finke of Team USA made history by breaking a 12-year-old world record to win his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the men’s 1,500m freestyle event. Finke led from the start and finished with a time of 14:30.67, beating the previous record set by China’s Sun Yang in 2012. Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri won silver, and Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen took home the bronze.
In the women’s 50m freestyle, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom claimed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a dominant performance, finishing in 23.71 seconds. This victory marked Sjostrom’s fifth Summer Games appearance. Australia’s Meg Harris won silver, and China’s Zhang Yufei earned the bronze medal.
Sjostrom’s win was a standout performance, as she controlled the race from the start and narrowly missed breaking her own world record. The Swedish swimmer’s victory was a blowout compared to the typically close finishes of the 50m freestyle event. The medal ceremony saw Sjostrom, Harris, and Zhang standing on the podium to receive their well-deserved accolades.
Finke and Sjostrom’s impressive victories added excitement to the final night of swimming at the Tokyo Olympics, showcasing the talent and determination of these world-class athletes. The record-breaking performances captivated fans and solidified the athletes’ places in Olympic swimming history.
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