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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

The numbers that scare Sjöström's competitors

23, 61, 35, 8 and 3. These are the numbers that make Sarah Sjöström a giant favorite for her second Olympic Games gold after the upset on the double distance.

The numbers that scare Sjöström's competitors

European Championship Final Awaits Sjöström: "It's My Advantage"

It looks like it's going to be a super thriller when Sarah Sjöström is chasing an Olympic Games medal on 100 meters freestyle. Only 23 hundredths separated the top six in the semifinal.

European Championship Final Awaits Sjöström: "It's My Advantage"

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

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