Vincent Soars into 3m Springboard Finals

Paris, 8 August 2024 – South African diver Julia Vincent has qualified for the Women’s 3m Springboard final after a strong performance in today’s semi-finals. With a total score of 297.30, she secured sixth place, putting her in contention for a medal. Vincent delivered consistent dives throughout the competition, showcasing her technical skill and experience. While facing stiff competition from global rivals, she managed to maintain her composure and deliver solid performances under pressure. The road to the final ... Read More

Egyptian Artistic Swimming Team Stuns with Dynamic Acrobatic Routine at Paris 2024

Paris, 7 August 2024. In an exhilarating display of strength, precision, and artistic grace, the Egyptian Artistic Swimming Team delivered a captivating performance in the Team Acrobatic Routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a commendable ninth place with a total score of 219.2267. The team's acrobatic routine, performed by the talented athletes ABDELBARY Farida, AHMED Mariam, BARSOUM Nadine, ELFEKY Amina, HIEKAL Hana, MAREI Salma, MOHAMED Sondos, and SAAFAN Nihal, showcased their exceptional skills and coordination. Breaking D... Read More

Julia Vincent Advances, Maha Amer Shines: African Divers Make Waves at Paris 2024

Paris, 7 August 2024. In a thrilling display of skill and perseverance, African divers Julia Vincent of South Africa and Maha Amer of Egypt showcased their talent in the Women's 3m Springboard Preliminaries at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Julia Vincent: Triumph Amidst Pressure Julia Vincent, the 29-year-old South African diving veteran, demonstrated her experience and determination by securing 13th place with a total score of 283.50, earning her a spot in the semi-finals for the first time in her Olympic career. Competing in her third ... Read More

Egyptian Artistic Swimming Team Shines with "Eye on Africa" Routine at 2024 Paris Olympics

Paris, 6 August 2024 – The Egyptian artistic swimming team captivated audiences with a dazzling performance in the team free routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Their routine, themed "Eye on Africa," earned them a total score of 486.7547, securing a commendable 10th place finish. The team, consisting of Farida Abdelbary, Mariam Ahmed, Nadine Barsoum, Amina Elfeky, Hana Hiekal, Salma Marei, Sondos Mohamed, and Nihal Saafan, delivered a technically complex and artistically rich performance that showcased their talent, dedi... Read More

World Aquatics Decision to Cancel the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Open Water Swimming Familiarisation Session

Paris, 6 August 2024. Earlier today, World Aquatics made the decision to cancel the Marathon Swimming familiarisation due to water quality concerns. The athlete training session was due to take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., but following a 4:00 a.m. coordination meeting, the decision was taken by the governing body in collaboration with Paris 2024. The water quality review showed E. coli levels ranged from 326 to 517 (considered "very good" to "good") at the four collection points taken on 5 August between 5:00 ... Read More