Sharon van Rouwendaal Claims Another Olympic Gold in Open Water Swimming

Sharon van Rouwendaal won the 10-kilometer marathon race at the Paris Olympics, reinforcing her title as the greatest female swimmer in open water history. Moesha Johnson of Australia claimed silver, while Ginevra Taddeucci of Italy took bronze. Despite concerns about the Seine River, the race was a highlight of the Games.

Sharon van Rouwendaal surged to victory in the 10-kilometer marathon race at the Paris Olympics, underlining her status as the top female swimmer in open water history. Despite gulping water from the Seine River, Van Rouwendaal showed no signs of discomfort and clinched her second Olympic gold.

Moesha Johnson of Australia, who trains with the Dutch star, led for much of the race. However, Van Rouwendaal executed a strategic move near the finish, leveraging the stronger current to pull ahead and win in 2 hours, 3:34 seconds.

Ginevra Taddeucci of Italy secured the bronze. Johnson conceded that Van Rouwendaal's competitive spirit and unparalleled endurance made her the "GOAT" of open water swimming. Concerns about water quality were secondary to the dominant current, which shaped race strategies and spread the pack early on.

(With inputs from agencies.)