Australia’s Nicholas Sloman and Kyle Lee are competing in the 10km marathon swim event at the Paris Games. Sloman, a three-time national champion, is a strong competitor with several medals in open water swimming events. In the current standings, Sloman sits in 11th place, while Lee is in 13th, with Florian Wellbrock of Germany leading the race.
The competition in the men’s 10km marathon swim is fierce, with swimmers battling against the currents of the Seine River. Germany’s Wellbrock is currently leading, followed by athletes from Hungary and Italy. Despite the challenging conditions, the athletes are putting on a thrilling show for spectators and fans.
In other Olympic events, American track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world record in the 400m hurdles to claim gold. The Opals basketball team is facing off against Team USA in the semi-finals, seeking to break their losing streak against the American team. The Australian team continues to push for more medals as the Paris Olympics enter their final days.
The women’s 10km marathon swim saw Australia’s Moesha Johnson narrowly miss out on the gold, with Netherlands’ Sharon van Rouwendaal taking the top spot. The competition remains intense as athletes from around the world vie for victory in their respective events. Fans can catch all the action from Day 14 of the Olympics with a packed schedule of events across various sports.
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