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A Chinese swimmer has set a world record in the 100-meter freestyle event

Olympic Games News 31 july 2024, 17:02

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On Wednesday, 31 July, a new world record was set in the 100-metre freestyle at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Chinese athlete Pan Zhanle covered the distance in 46.40 seconds, which is a new world record. As a result, the Chinese representative won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics.

A WORLD RECORD FOR PAN ZHANLE🥇

Congratulations to China, achieving first place in swimming men's 100m freestyle. 🇨🇳

This is China's first-ever medal in this event!@OlympicsCN | @WorldAquatics | #Swimming #Paris2024 | #Samsung | #TogetherforTomorrow pic.twitter.com/nlhPJ7NGkO
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 31, 2024

In addition, Kyle Chalmers from Australia took second place, covering the distance in 47.48 seconds. Romanian David Popovic was third, finishing in 47.49 seconds.

In addition, French swimmer Leon Marchand won two gold medals on Wednesday, 31 July, and set two Olympic records. This brings his total to three gold medals at the 2024 Olympics and three records.

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