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Why Torri Huske won Gold by 0.04s ⏱️🥇

​It wasn’t just the finish... it was the back half and the faster time over the water. Gretchen Walsh is faster on paper (WR 54.33 in Ft. Lauderdale!), but Huske executed the perfect race in Paris.

​Watch the full breakdown of the splits that decided the Olympic 100m Butterfly. 🏊‍♀️

​Olympic Final Results:

🥇 Torri Huske 🇺🇸 — 55.59

🥈 2. Gretchen Walsh 🇺🇸 — 55.63

🥉 3. Zhang Yufei 🇨🇳 — 56.21

4. Angelina Kohler 🇩🇪 — 56.42

5. Maggie Mac Neil 🇨🇦 — 56.44

6. Emma McKeon 🇦🇺 — 56.93

7. Mizuki Hirai 🇯🇵 — 57.14 .hirai0307

8. Louise Hansson 🇸🇪 — 57.34

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How did Mollie O’Callaghan pull off that incredible Olympic Record? 🏊‍♀️💨

The data reveals a masterclass in strategy. While the rest of the field fought for position in the first 150m, Mollie stayed relaxed with a massive 2.5m stroke length. She wasn't just swimming; she was gliding, saving that aerobic power for the home stretch.

The real magic happened in the final 50m. Alongside teammate Ariarne Titmus, Mollie shifted gears, exploded her stroke rate, and utilized her secret weapon: the underwaters. Fun fact: Mollie spent 46 meters of that race underwater: nearly 25% of the entire 200m! 🤯

Watch the breakdown to see how 's athletes turned the final lap into a historic Australian 1-2 finish.

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🥈 1:53.81
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4. 1:55.29
5. 1:55.38
6. 1:55.47
7. 1:55.59
8. 1:56.60



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The Women's 100 Freestyle in Paris was a masterclass in pacing.

🏊‍♀️ Sarah Sjöström’s 🐐 100m freestyle win at the Paris Olympics wasn't just a victory; it was a tactical work of art.

While the rest of the field pushed hard from the blocks, Sarah played the long game. By staying "easy" in the first 50m—cruising at 7% over her 50m PB—she kept a massive speed reserve that no one else could match in the closing meters.

The breakdown of a champion:
1) The "Easy" Start: While others were at 3-5% of their PB, Sarah stayed relaxed at 7%.
2) The Gear Shift: In the second 50m, she actually increased her stroke rate to 53 strokes per minute while maintaining a 2-meter stroke length.
3) The Final Sprint: Head down at the 15m mark, zero breaths to the wall, and a blistering 2.48s final 5-meter segment—0.3s faster than the competition.

That’s how you turn "easy speed" into Olympic Gold. 🥇

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