Ariarne Titmus Dominates Paris Olympics' Most Anticipated Race

Ariarne Titmus outpaced Katie Ledecky to claim the 400-meter freestyle gold at the Paris Olympics, marking Ledecky's second consecutive Olympic defeat in the event. Titmus, facing her hardest push from 17-year-old Canadian Summer McIntosh, clinched gold comfortably. Titmus expressed relief and happiness after the race.

Ariarne Titmus turned the highly anticipated 400-meter freestyle race at the Paris Olympics into a spectacular showcase of dominance, leaving Katie Ledecky trailing behind on the opening night at La Defense Arena.

Titmus, known as the "Terminator," outswam the American icon from start to finish, cementing her status with a time of 3:57.49. Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh secured silver, while Ledecky settled for bronze.

In other races, the Australian women secured their fourth straight Olympic gold in the 4x100 freestyle relay and Caeleb Dressel led the U.S. men's team to victory, marking a high point in his illustrious career.

(With inputs from agencies.)