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Olympic Cheating Scandal Erupts After Chinese Swimmer Pan Zhanle’s Gold Medal Win

“If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” The post Olympic Cheating Scandal Erupts After Chinese Swimmer Pan Zhanle’s Gold Medal Win first appeared on Bored Panda.

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China rallies behind Pan Zhanle after Australian coach’s disbelief at world record swim

Chinese state and social media have rallied behind the Olympic gold medal after Australian coach Brett Hawke said the world-record win was not ‘humanly possible’

The Guardian - AU

China’s Olympic Swimming Success Deserves All of Your Doubts

Even after a world record in the 100-meter freestyle final, the country’s triumphs in the pool should come under scrutiny due to its recent doping scandals.

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Are the Paris Olympics Suffering From a Slow Pool?

Some swimmers and officials believe the shallow depth of the pool is contributing to slower times. Here's what the stats and the science say.

Sports Illustrated

Matt Richards misses out by fingertip to Popovici as gold eludes Team GB in pool

Team GB are still seeking a first swimming gold after Matt Richards was beaten by 0.02sec in 200m freestyle final

The Guardian - UK

Popovici wins Olympic gold in men’s 200m free, Titmus upset by O’Callaghan

David Popovici stormed to Olympic gold in the men’s 200m freestyle, while Mollie O’Callaghan won women’s swimming event.

Al Jazeera

Canadian Teen Summer Mcintosh Wins First Olympic Gold In Paris

17-year-old Summer McIntosh and Romanian David Popovici shine with gold medal wins at the Paris Olympics. Exciting races and intense competition await fans...

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Olympics 2024: Team GB claim sixth medal of day as Matt Richards clinches swimming silver

The Team GB star missed out on gold in the 200m men’s freestyle by two-hundredths of a second

Evening Standard

9 international swimming stars to know for the Paris Olympics, including Ariarne Titmus and Léon Marchand

Swimmers from around the world to keep an eye on at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Swimming Medal Predictions: Team USA Faces Tough Test at Paris Olympics

Will the U.S. continue its dominance, or will the emerging stars from the rest of the world finally catch up and top the medal count?

Sports Illustrated

Paris Olympics 2024 swimming: Schedule, events, venue, Ledecky vs Titmus

Swimming is one of the most popular sports at the Olympic Games. All you need to know from the poolside at Paris 2024.

Al Jazeera

History beckons for Kyle Chalmers: ‘I love being part of those high pressure moments’

The Australian swimming star has overcome more adversity than most but could now claim a unique Olympic honour in Paris

The Guardian - AU

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AFP

Chalmers, McKeon crowned 100m freestyle short course world champions

Melbourne (AFP) - Kyle Chalmers outswam Romanian sensation David Popovici to win the 100m freestyle title at the World Short Course Championships on Thursday, with Emma McKeon making it a golden night for Australia by claiming the women's crown.

AAP

King Kyle wins swim battle with Romanian

Billed as the race of the world short course championships, Australia's Kyle Chalmers trumped teen Romanian star David Popovici to win the 100m freestyle.

AFP

Swim sensation Popovici among star cast for world championships

Melbourne (AFP) - Swimming's new teenage sensation David Popovici insists he will be an underdog at the World Short Course Championships in Australia this week, saying he's still looking to gain experience.

AFP

Phelps not ready to move over for 'hungry kid' Marchand

Paris (AFP) - Olympic great Michael Phelps said he was 'greedy' to hold onto his one remaining individual swimming world record faced with the threat of 'hungry kid' Leon Marchand.

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AFP

Popovici clocks third fastest 200m freestyle to earn Euro gold

Rome (AFP) - Romanian teenager David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.

AFP

Youngster Popovici eases to 'excellent' Euro 200m freestyle gold

Rome (AFP) - Romania's David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.

AFP

Youngster Popovici eases to Euro 200m freestyle gold

Rome (AFP) - Romania's David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.

AFP

Hungary's Milak claims men's 100m butterfly gold in Euros

Rome (AFP) - Hungary's Kristof Milak won the men's 100m butterfly in 50.33 seconds at the European Championships in Rome on Sunday.

ABC News

Romanian teenager David Popovici breaks 13-year-old world record for men's 100m freestyle at European titles

A swimming world record that has stood since the days of the 'super suits' has finally gone, with a 17-year-old Romanian swimmer setting a new mark for the blue riband event, the 100m freestyle, in Rome.

AFP

David Popovici, skinny magician of the water conjures up world record

Rome (AFP) - As David Popovici has accelerated past his older rivals in the pool this summer, it seemed inevitable that the skinny 17-year-old would threaten world records, the only surprise when he broke the 100m freestyle mark in Rome on Saturday was that he got so quick so fast.

AFP

Popovici 'euphoria' after new 100m freestyle world record

Rome (AFP) - David Popovici reacted with "euphoria" after swimming the "best race I ever did" to break the men's 100m freestyle world record at the European Championships in Rome on Saturday.

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