Team USA shined in the pool at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, dominating both the men’s and women’s events with a total of 28 swimming medals. Katie Ledecky became the most decorated American woman with a total of four medals, including two golds in the 1500m freestyle and 800m freestyle. Torri Huske, who left Tokyo with only a silver, broke out in Paris, winning five medals, including gold in the mixed 4x100m medley relay. Bobby Finke repeated his success from Tokyo, winning gold in the men’s 1500m freestyle.
The U.S. outlasted Australia in their head-to-head rivalry, winning a total of 28 medals compared to Australia’s 18. China also had a strong showing, claiming 12 swimming medals, thanks in part to Pan Zhanle’s individual gold and Zhang Yufei’s bronze wins. French swimmer Leon Marchand won four gold medals in the 200m breaststroke, 200m butterfly, 200m individual medley, and 400m individual medley events, becoming the fourth swimmer to achieve two individual golds on the same day.
Overall, Team USA reigned supreme in the pool in Paris, showcasing their dominance and talent on the global stage to claim the most swimming medals and solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in the sport.
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