NANTERRE, France
- Ariarne Titmus has won gold in the Women's 400m Freestyle at the Paris Games, marking her continued dominance in the event since 2019.
- She finished with a time of 3:57.49, securing her victory against Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky.
- This accomplishment makes her the second swimmer in history to win Olympic gold in this event twice.
— Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus clinched her second consecutive gold medal in the women’s 400-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics, marking the first women’s swimming medal of the Games. The 23-year-old's victory adds to her impressive tally, now totaling three Olympic golds and six medals overall. Titmus expressed relief and happiness after her win, which came despite a minor mishap at the start of the race when she accidentally entered the wrong lane. She is set to compete in additional events, including the 200- and 800-meter freestyles and the 4×200 free relay. Summer McIntosh, the 17-year-old Canadian swimmer, earned a silver medal, marking her first Olympic medal and signaling a promising future in the sport. Meanwhile, American star Katie Ledecky secured a bronze medal, her 11th Olympic medal, despite not achieving her personal best. Ledecky, who has her sights set on gold in the upcoming 800- and 1500-meter freestyles, expressed gratitude for her medal and acknowledged the competitive field. Titmus and Ledecky share a respectful camaraderie, with Titmus looking up to Ledecky as a role model. Ledecky, reflecting on her performance, noted the pressure of Olympic competition and the importance of staying focused for her upcoming events. As the Games progress, both swimmers are poised to continue their pursuit of excellence in the pool.