Revisit the reactions and moments from what the top swimmers had to say following a triple-medal night at the Day 7 evening session of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Leon Marchand (FRA), Gold, Men’s 200m Individual Medley
I am really proud when I am compared with Michael Phelps - he changed the sport forever.
Cameron McEvoy (AUS), Gold, Men’s 50m Freestyle
It has been a very long road but an exciting one. It was a huge act of creation and a risk, doing a different approach, but obviously it paid off, and it was an incredible journey.
Kaylee McKeown (AUS), Gold, Women’s 200m Backstroke
Seeing those girls, not just the Aussie girls - female sport has been unreal this year, and it’s great to be a part of it.
Benjamin Proud (GBR), Silver, Men’s 50m Freestyle
Three years ago is when I burst into tears. I couldn’t take the fact that I had kind of failed in my race back in Tokyo. But that was probably the most fitting thing I went through, because If I hadn’t gone through that, I wouldn’t have experienced these past three years, which has had the highest of highs and lowest of lows.
Regan Smith (USA), Silver, Women’s 200m Backstroke
In the past I’ve really gotten lost and too concerned about what people around me are doing, rather than focusing on my own race plan. I especially do that in the 200m backstroke because of my history with it, so I think it was nice to have a little bit of outside smoke and put some pressure on.
Florent Manaudou (FRA), Bronze, Men’s 50m Freestyle
When you are more than 30 years old, you cannot work the same way; we have to work smarter, not longer.
Duncan Scott (GBR), Silver, Men’s 200m Individual Medley
He (Leon) is unbelievable. It is a real honour to be able to race against him in this environment. The crowd is nuts, and it's sensational to be a part of it.
Kylie Masse (CAN), Bronze, Women’s 200m Backstroke
It means a lot. I was a little bit disappointed after my 100m Backstroke. It stings a bit being just off the podium. I knew tonight’s race was going to be difficult, and I knew I was going to have to fight to the very end. Those final metres were fighting, for sure. I’m really pleased to be on the podium.
Wang Shun (CHN), Bronze, Men’s 200m Individual Medley
I'm very happy. This is what I get after doing my best. I was very excited, and then I calmed down. My aim was the gold medal. I didn’t get it, but I enjoyed it and did my best.
Parting Shot
🙌🦍Florent Manaudou took all the energy from the 🇫🇷 home crowd to claim that medal!@paris2024 #Swimming #Olympics pic.twitter.com/aaNGKrbURv
— World Aquatics (@WorldAquatics) August 2, 2024
Compiled By Cam Nation