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Swimming in stadiums becomes the norm as sport sets up in a rugby arena for 2024 Paris Olympics

Jul. 26, 2024 04:24 AM EDT

NANTERRE, France (AP) — The main swimming pool for the Paris Olympics is set up inside a 30,000-seat rugby stadium on the city's western edge. Sound strange? Not really. It's the new norm. The biggest swim meets are being held in massive venues, which...

Anthony Richardson reports to Colts camp without any throwing restrictions

Jul. 24, 2024 19:05 PM EDT

WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Team doctors have cleared Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson for practice, and general manager Chris Ballard said Richardson will be under no restrictions when Indianapolis holds its first training camp practice Thursday. Ballard spoke to reporters...

Colts' Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School players with donation of football helmets

Jul. 18, 2024 19:26 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He's hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old...

A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis

Jun. 24, 2024 07:50 AM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana. The U.S. Olympic swimming trials wrapped up Sunday night with the final two events at Lucas Oil...

Simone Manuel channels her winning side, touches first in 50 free to claim individual Olympic race

Jun. 23, 2024 22:14 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Simone Manuel was feeling a bit down as she prepared for her final shot to swim an individual event at the Paris Olympics. So she pulled out some video of her greatest hits. Talk about a confidence boost. The first Black female...

Walsh and Shackell siblings produce milestone performances at U.S. Olympic trials

Jun. 22, 2024 23:41 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Walsh sisters and the Shackell siblings cast aside any discussion of sibling rivalries at this week's U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis. Instead, they're just about the respect and mutual admiration for one another. And next month, it will be on...

Athletics to move to 1st week of 2028 Olympics, swimming to 2nd week, plus some venues changed

Jun. 21, 2024 15:23 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Friday announced changes to its venue plan that it says will create an estimated $156 million in combined savings and revenue increases. Swimming will be held in a temporary pool at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with its 38,000...

Shackells celebrate strong starts for brother, sister duo at U.S. Olympic swimming trials

Jun. 15, 2024 23:15 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Shackell celebrated his Olympic dream by throwing his goggles and swim cap to the ground Saturday night. Alex Shackell fully anticipated the move as she watched her brother competing from the warm-up pool just a short walk away. Their proud parents,...

Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials

Jun. 15, 2024 22:46 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, an accomplishment that seemed unimaginable when she was a 15-year-old kid in London. These days, it wouldn't seem like a Summer Games without her. As steady as ever, Ledecky cruised to victory in...

Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free

Jun. 15, 2024 13:40 PM EDT

Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Competing in the home stadium of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, Ledecky blew away the field in the preliminaries of the 400-meter freestyle, touching the wall with a time of 3 minutes, 59.99...