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Katie Ledecky is an overwhelming favorite to claim her first gold of these Games with one of her best events in the pool highlighting Wednesday’s action at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Here is a guide of what to look out for:Ledecky looking to defend gold in the 1,500 freestyleWhen the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle made its debut on the Olympic program in Tokyo three years ago, Ledecky won by more than a four-second margin.This time it could be an even bigger margin.Ledecky won her heat Tuesday by more than a half-lap ahead of Simona Quadarella of Italy.The 1,500 final is scheduled for 9:13 p.m. CEST (3:13 p.m. EDT).Ledecky’s only medal so far in Paris was a bronze in the 400 free.The other swimming finals on Wednesday will be held between 8:30 p.m. CEST (2:30 p.m. EDT) and about 10:45 p.m. CEST (4:45 p.m. EDT). They include the women’s 100 free, the men’s 200 butterfly, the men’s 200 breaststroke and the men’s 100 free.Triathlon moves forwardAfter days of delays and uncertainty over water quality in the Seine River, the women’s and men’s Olympic triathlon races will go forward Wednesday with a swim in the famed Paris waterway, organizers said.The decision to go ahead with the Seine swim for the triathlon competitions is a big win for the city, Olympics organizers and the athletes. Officials undertook an ambitious plan, including $1.5 billion in infrastructure improvements, to clean up the long-polluted Seine and have been steadfast in their insistence that the swimming portion of the triathlon and the marathon swimming events next week could safely be held in the river. The organizers said early Wednesday the latest tests of the water showed compliance with quality standards.Elevated levels of bacteria in the river pushed the men’s race originally planned for Tuesday to Wednesday, when the women’s competition had been scheduled. Test events meant to allow the athletes to familiarize themselves with the course had already been canceled for the same reason on Sunday and Monday.The water quality in the Seine is directly affected by rainfall that can lead to wastewater runoff flowing into the river. Heavy rains fell during Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony, and rain continued for most of the day Saturday.The women started at 8 a.m. CEST (2 a.m. EDT) and the men begin at 10:45 a.m. CEST (4:45 a.m. EDT).Djokovic and Alcaraz back on the red clayStill chasing the only big title he lacks after getting past longtime rival Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic faces Dominik Koepfer of Germany in the third round at Roland Garros.Carlos Alcaraz, who won the French Open at the same venue last month, plays Roman Safiullin of Russia.GymnasticsThe men’s all-around final in gymnastics is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CEST (11:30 EDT).
Katie Ledecky is an overwhelming favorite to claim her first gold of these Games with one of her best events in the pool highlighting Wednesday’s action at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Here is a guide of what to look out for:
Ledecky looking to defend gold in the 1,500 freestyle
When the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle made its debut on the Olympic program in Tokyo three years ago, Ledecky won by more than a four-second margin.
This time it could be an even bigger margin.
Ledecky won her heat Tuesday by more than a half-lap ahead of Simona Quadarella of Italy.
The 1,500 final is scheduled for 9:13 p.m. CEST (3:13 p.m. EDT).
Ledecky’s only medal so far in Paris was a bronze in the 400 free.
The other swimming finals on Wednesday will be held between 8:30 p.m. CEST (2:30 p.m. EDT) and about 10:45 p.m. CEST (4:45 p.m. EDT). They include the women’s 100 free, the men’s 200 butterfly, the men’s 200 breaststroke and the men’s 100 free.
Triathlon moves forward
After days of delays and uncertainty over water quality in the Seine River, the women’s and men’s Olympic triathlon races will go forward Wednesday with a swim in the famed Paris waterway, organizers said.
The decision to go ahead with the Seine swim for the triathlon competitions is a big win for the city, Olympics organizers and the athletes. Officials undertook an ambitious plan, including $1.5 billion in infrastructure improvements, to clean up the long-polluted Seine and have been steadfast in their insistence that the swimming portion of the triathlon and the marathon swimming events next week could safely be held in the river.
The organizers said early Wednesday the latest tests of the water showed compliance with quality standards.
Elevated levels of bacteria in the river pushed the men’s race originally planned for Tuesday to Wednesday, when the women’s competition had been scheduled. Test events meant to allow the athletes to familiarize themselves with the course had already been canceled for the same reason on Sunday and Monday.
The water quality in the Seine is directly affected by rainfall that can lead to wastewater runoff flowing into the river. Heavy rains fell during Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony, and rain continued for most of the day Saturday.
The women started at 8 a.m. CEST (2 a.m. EDT) and the men begin at 10:45 a.m. CEST (4:45 a.m. EDT).
Djokovic and Alcaraz back on the red clay
Still chasing the only big title he lacks after getting past longtime rival Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic faces Dominik Koepfer of Germany in the third round at Roland Garros.
Carlos Alcaraz, who won the French Open at the same venue last month, plays Roman Safiullin of Russia.
Gymnastics
The men’s all-around final in gymnastics is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CEST (11:30 EDT).
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