Live Recap of Day 3 Finals

Prepare to witness the exhilarating conclusion of the three-day swimming extravaganza! Join us for a gripping live recap of the Day 3 finals.

Men’s 50m Backstroke

Get ready for a lightning-fast start as the world’s top backstrokers dive into the pool. Can Olympic champion Justin Ress keep his reign? Or will a new star emerge to snatch the gold?

Women’s 1,500m Freestyle

Endurance and strategy collide in this grueling long-distance battle. Katie Ledecky, the reigning Olympic and world champion, looks to defend her title. Will her challengers rise to the occasion and push her to her limits?

Men’s 200m Individual Medley

A symphony of strokes awaits in this medley event. Swimming star Michael Phelps may have retired, but a new generation of IMers is ready to take the stage. Who will emerge as the complete package?

Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay

Teamwork and speed come together in this thrilling relay race. Australia, the reigning Olympic champions, will face stiff competition from the United States and other nations eager to dethrone them.

Men’s 50m Butterfly

Prepare for the ultimate sprint as the fastest butterfliers in the world go head-to-head. Caeleb Dressel, the American sensation, will be the favorite. But can his rivals upset his dominance?

Women’s 100m Backstroke

World record holder Kaylee McKeown of Australia is the one to beat in this event. Will she extend her reign, or will a challenger emerge to dethrone her?

Men’s 800m Freestyle

Strategic pacing and immense stamina will be tested in this distance showdown. Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri, the defending Olympic champion, aims to defend his title. Can he hold off the rising stars of the freestyle event?

Women’s 4x100m Mixed Medley Relay

A unique and exciting relay format, featuring a mix of male and female swimmers. The United States, the reigning Olympic champions, will be the team to watch. But every nation has its sights set on the podium. Tune in to witness the culmination of three days of intense competition. The swimmers are ready to give it their all. Let the finals ignite the pool and crown a new generation of champions!Australian Olympic Trials 2024

Australian Olympic Trials 2024

Day 3 Finals

Tonight’s final session of the 2024 Australian Olympic Trials will feature the women’s 200 free, men’s 800 free, 50 free, and 200 fly.

Women’s 200 Freestyle Final

All eyes will be on the women’s 200 freestyle final, which promises to be a thrilling race between two of the world’s best freestylers. World record holder Mollie O’Callaghan and Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus will face off in a battle for the top spot.

Men’s 800 Freestyle Final

The men’s 800 freestyle final is a timed event, with the fastest heat featuring star swimmers Mack Horton and Elias Winnington. Both are favorites to secure the first two spots and book their tickets to Paris.

Men’s 50 Freestyle Final

Cam McEvoy will compete for his place on the Olympic roster in the men’s 50 freestyle final. McEvoy, a strong contender for gold in Paris, led the heats by half a second this morning.

Men’s 200 Butterfly Final

The men’s 200 butterfly final will see a battle for the Commonwealth record, currently held by Chad Le Clos.

Live+Recap of Day 3 Finals

Day 3 of the finals saw intense competition and thrilling finishes across multiple sporting events.

Athletics

In the women’s 100m final, Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah defended her Olympic title, clocking a remarkable 10.61 seconds. Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith claimed silver, while Ivory Coast’s Marie-Josée Ta Lou took bronze. In the men’s discus throw, Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl unleashed a mighty 68.90m throw to clinch the gold medal. Slovenia’s Kristjan Ceh and Argentina’s Federico Bruno rounded out the podium.

Cycling

The men’s omnium saw Great Britain’s Matthew Walls emerge victorious. Walls, who had been in contention throughout the event, secured the decisive victory in the points race, ahead of New Zealand’s Aaron Gate and Italy’s Simone Consonni.

Swimming

In the women’s 200m breaststroke final, Australia’s Kaylee McKeown claimed the gold medal with a time of 2:05.20. Japan’s Yu Jingyi and China’s Zhang Qianting secured silver and bronze, respectively. The men’s 100m freestyle final was a nail-biting affair. Caeleb Dressel of the United States edged out Australia’s Kyle Chalmers by a mere 0.06 seconds to capture the gold medal. Italy’s Thomas Ceccon took home the bronze.

Volleyball

In the women’s volleyball final, the United States overcame Brazil in a hard-fought battle, winning 3-1. The Americans, led by Jordan Larson and Foluke Akinradewo, dominated the match with their powerful serves and effective defense. The men’s volleyball final was equally entertaining, with France defeating Russia in four sets. Earvin N’Gapeth, who had been instrumental in France’s campaign, was named Most Valuable Player.