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Sjöström's Monster Performance – Close to World Record

New Olympic record – and just five hundredths over her own world record. Sarah Sjöström is in monster form ahead of the Olympic Games final on 50 meters freestyle.

Sjöström's Monster Performance – Close to World Record

Olympic commentator removed after sexism

Australia's female swimmers had just received their Olympic gold medals in the 4x100 freestyle relay – when Eurosport commentator Bob Ballard spoke up, and it wasn't about the athletic achievement. In a clip from the live broadcast, which has gone viral on social media, he can be heard saying: > The girls are just getting ready.

Olympic commentator removed after sexism

Sjöström on the pressure from the audience: "The most powerful thing I've done"

Packed stands already in the trials – and a strong team swimming performance where Sweden made it to the final as the fourth team. It was the most powerful OS start I've ever made, exclaims Sarah Sjöström.

Sjöström on the pressure from the audience: "The most powerful thing I've done"

Star Misses Olympic Qualification on Gold Distance

Australian Olympic champion Emma McKeon will not defend her gold on 100m freestyle in Paris. McKeon only finished sixth in the Australian Olympic trials in Brisbane.

Star Misses Olympic Qualification on Gold Distance