Men to Compete in Artistic Swimming at Paris 2024 Olympics: Paving Way for Gender Equality
For the first time in Olympic history, men's artistic swimming will feature at the Paris 2024 Summer Games. Originally debuting in 1984 as a women-only event, artistic swimming has undergone several transformations including a name change in 2017. This historic inclusion is part of FINA's push to gender-equalize the sport and expand its global appeal. Men's solo and duet events will join existing competitions for women, taking place at Seine Musicale in Paris.
Joshua Cheptegei Triumphs at Paris 2024: Sets New Olympic Record in Men’s 10,000m Race
Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda captured the gold medal in the men’s 10,000-meter race at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, setting a new Olympic record with a time of 26:43.14. He broke the previous record set by Kenenisa Bekele in 2008. Despite fierce competition, Cheptegei showcased remarkable strategic finesse, culminating in his first Olympic gold in the event.