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New York Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Olympic star Léon Marchand crushes 200-meter IM world record at swimming worlds
Léon Marchand said he was going for the world record in the 200-meter individual medley record at these world championships. He didn't even wait until the final to get it. In Wednesday's semifinals in Singapore, Marchand demolished American Ryan Lochte's 14-year-old mark in the event, finishing in 1:52.69, 1.31 seconds better than Lochte's 1:54.00 from the 2011 worlds. LEON MARCHAND JUST OBLITERATED THE 200M IM WORLD RECORD! 😱 #AQUASingapore25 📺 Peacock — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 30, 2025 Marchand was one of the breakout stars of the Paris Olympics in his home country, winning four individual golds. He dropped two of those events in these worlds (200-meter butterfly and 200-meter breaststroke) to focus on the 200- and 400-meter IMs. The 400-meter IM competition begins Saturday. Swimmers waiting for Wednesday's final event, the mixed 4×100 medley relay final, applauded as they watched the result on monitors in the ready room. The closest other semifinalist was American Shaine Casas, who posted a personal-best 1:55.13 to be in prime position for a medal in Thursday's final. American Carson Foster also made the final, qualifying eighth.
New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Kaylee McKeown tops rival Regan Smith for another major title at swimming worlds
Australia's Kaylee McKeown edged American Regan Smith to win gold in the women's 100-meter backstroke final Tuesday at the swimming world championships in Singapore, a blistering-fast edition of the rivalry between two of the best in the sport. McKeown won in 57.16, just missing the world record, with Smith just behind in 57.35 for silver. Both were among the top five times in the event's history. American Katharine Berkoff took bronze in 58.15. Regan Smith and Katharine Berkoff take silver and bronze in the women's 100m backstroke. 🥈🥉 📺: Peacock | #AQUASingapore25 — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 29, 2025 Smith was a fraction ahead at the 50-meter mark, but McKeown passed her coming home for her second world title in the event. It's the fourth time in four tries that McKeown has outpaced Smith in the event at either an Olympics or world championships. Smith also took silver behind McKeown at the Paris Olympics and 2023 worlds and earned bronze in the Tokyo Olympics behind McKeown and Canada's Kylie Masse. Smith won gold at the 2022 worlds, which McKeown did not compete in. Advertisement Smith's time was her third-best ever and is now the fifth-best in the event's history. But one of those four superior swims was McKeown's in the lane next to her Tuesday. 'That's my third-best time ever,' Smith said in an interview on Peacock. 'What more can you do? I have no control over how fast Kaylee swims. I'm going to choose not to be frustrated — 57.35 is pretty fantastic.' Though McKeown has owned the biggest meets, the rivalry is still one of the best in swimming. Smith is the current world-record holder, setting the mark of 57.12 at last year's U.S. Olympic trials. She also set the Olympic record of 57.28 in Paris — the event's second-best time ever before Tuesday — but it came in the women's medley relay, in which the U.S. beat McKeown's Australian squad for gold. In the individual 100-meter final, McKeown beat Smith 57.33 to 57.66. McKeown now has five world championship golds and 13 overall medals. (Photo of, from left, Regan Smith, Kaylee McKeown and Katharine Berkoff on the podium Tuesday: Lintao Zhang / Getty Images)
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Medals for 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics revealed ahead of next February's events
Medals for 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics revealed ahead of next February's events originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The world's best athletes now know what they're competing for next winter. Advertisement Organizers for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics and Paralympics revealed the medals for the Games at a ceremony in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday. With Milan Cortina being the first Olympics having two host cities in the name, the medals are split to represent 'two halves coming together.' Take a look at the medals, which are unique for the Olympics and Paralympics: The unique split design symbolize 'not only the union of two cities, Milan and Cortina, but also the soul of victory and the effort it takes to achieve it,' according to the Olympics. The medals feature the Olympic or Paralympic logo on one side, with the Games' logos on the other with specific events engraved depending on the sport. Advertisement The medals are being produced by Italy's state mint, the Zecca dello Stato, 'using recycled metal recovered from its own production waste. They will be cast in induction furnaces powered entirely by renewable energy, with eco-friendly packaging made with FSC-certified materials and minimal use of plastics.' After some of the medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics quickly lost their shine, organizers emphasized that these medals won't have the same problem. 'I can assure you they won't deteriorate,' Milan-Cortina organizing committee president Giovanni Malagò said. 'They could even be recycled, although I hope nobody will do that.' There will be 735 Olympic medals (245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze) and 411 Paralympic medals (137 gold, 137 silver, and 137 bronze) awarded in Italy this coming February. Advertisement Medals from past Olympics var pymParent = new ' {title: ', parenturlparam: ', parenturlvalue: '}); The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will take place from Feb. 6-22, followed by the Paralympics from March 6-15. All events will be spread throughout northern Italy, with most taking place in the Milan and Cortina areas.
NBC Sports
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Scott Hanson returning as Gold Zone host for 2026 Winter Olympics
Now that Scott Hanson has been announced as a return Gold Zone host for the 2026 Winter Olympics, relive some of his most fun moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Scott Hanson's first foray as host of Gold Zone went so well that he's coming back for more. Hanson, the host of Peacock's Gold Zone whip-around show during the 2024 Paris Olympics, will return to NBC Olympics to host Gold Zone on Peacock for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Gold Zone, which garnered wide acclaim throughout NBCUniversal's coverage of the Summer Games in Paris, guides viewers through the best and most compelling Olympic moments during each competition day. This will be Hanson's second Olympic assignment. 'I'm thrilled to be back hosting Gold Zone on Peacock for the Winter Olympics in February!' said Hanson. ''The Witching Hour' will once again be 'The Golden Hour' as we show you the best moments from every sport as they happen. It's the biggest Winter Olympics ever — nearly 3,000 athletes, 116 events, and one place to see it all: Gold Zone!' During the 2026 Winter Olympics, Gold Zone will stream live on Peacock daily, taking viewers throughout the mountains, slopes, rinks, and podiums to the best live action, medal moments, pageantry, and emotion from Italy. It will be the first time a Winter Games Gold Zone will stream on Peacock. Gold Zone also will be available on and the NBC Sports app via 'TV Everywhere' for customers with pay-TV subscriptions. 'After crushing it in Paris, I can't wait to see Scott bring his trademark enthusiasm and passion to the snow and ice of the Winter Olympics,' said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer and President, NBC Olympics Production. 'Gold Zone was such a success in Paris that we felt compelled to bring it back for Milan Cortina — a Winter Games first for Peacock. And there is no one better equipped to whip viewers from ice hockey to short track to snowboarding and more than the incomparable Scott Hanson.' With up to 40 events happening simultaneously throughout the Paris Olympics last summer, Gold Zone presented viewers with the most comprehensive and all-encompassing live whip-around coverage of any Olympic Games to date. Peacock will be the streaming home of the 2026 Winter Olympics, providing fans with the most comprehensive Winter Olympic destination in U.S. media history. The service once again will stream every sport and event live (including early-morning Alpine skiing) — all 116 medal events — and will feature full-event replays, all linear programming, curated video clips, intuitive product features, and more. In addition to Gold Zone, Peacock's Multiview feature, one of the streaming service's innovative and popular features that enhance the live viewing experience, will return for Milan Cortina. For more on NBCU's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, click here. Scott Hanson joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss Gold Zone on Peacock and share his favorite moments from the Paris Olympics so far.
NBC Sports
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
SCOTT HANSON RETURNS TO HOST GOLD ZONE FOR 2026 MILAN CORTINA OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES ON PEACOCK
Gold Zone Whip-Around Show on Peacock Is a Winter Olympics First, Following Its Critically Acclaimed 2024 Paris Olympics Debut Hanson will Guide Viewers Through Day's Best and Most Compelling Olympic Action NBC and Peacock to Present Live Coverage of Opening Ceremony from San Siro Stadium in Milan on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 STAMFORD, Conn. – May 21, 2025 – Scott Hanson, the celebrated host of Peacock's Gold Zone whip-around show during the 2024 Paris Olympics and NFL RedZone, returns to NBC Olympics to host Gold Zone on Peacock for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games. Gold Zone, which garnered wide acclaim throughout NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, guides viewers through the best and most compelling Olympic moments each competition day. Hanson was nominated for Outstanding Personality – Studio Host at the 2025 Sports Emmy Awards for his work on Gold Zone and NFL RedZone last year. During the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Gold Zone will stream live on Peacock daily, taking viewers throughout the mountains, slopes, rinks, and podiums to the best live action, medal moments, pageantry, and emotion from Italy. It will be the first time a Winter Games Gold Zone will stream on Peacock. 'I'm thrilled to be back hosting Gold Zone on Peacock for the Winter Olympics in February!' said Hanson. ''The Witching Hour' will once again be 'The Golden Hour' as we show you the best moments from every sport as they happen. It's the biggest Winter Olympics ever -- nearly 3,000 athletes, 116 events, and one place to see it all: Gold Zone!' 'After crushing it in Paris, I can't wait to see Scott bring his trademark enthusiasm and passion to the snow and ice of the Winter Olympics,' said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer and President, NBC Olympics Production. 'Gold Zone was such a success in Paris that we felt compelled to bring it back for Milan Cortina – a Winter Games first for Peacock. And there is no one better equipped to whip viewers from ice hockey to short track to snowboarding and more than the incomparable Scott Hanson.' With up to 40 events happening simultaneously throughout the Paris Olympics last summer, Gold Zone presented viewers with the most comprehensive and all-encompassing live whip-around coverage of any Olympic Games to date. Critical acclaim for Gold Zone's 2024 Paris Olympics coverage included: 'Gold Zone has been a game-changer.' – Sports Illustrated 'The addition of Hanson to the team was a masterstroke. His ability to pivot from sport to sport seamlessly turned Gold Zone into one of the most talked-about features of NBC's Olympic coverage.' – Awful Announcing 'Peacock's Gold Zone, led by Scott Hanson, is shaping up to be a game-changer in how viewers experience the Olympics. Hanson's ability to curate the most exciting moments from various sports at just the right time mirrors his RedZone magic.' – Front Office Sports In addition to hosting Gold Zone last summer, Hanson has served as the host of NFL RedZone since its inaugural season in 2009, taking viewers through every touchdown and exciting moment live on Sunday afternoons to critical acclaim. He also is a host of NFL Network's on-location coverage of events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and more. This will be Hanson's second Olympic assignment. Gold Zone will also be available on and the NBC Sports app via 'TV Everywhere' for customers with pay-TV subscriptions. Peacock will be the streaming home of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, providing fans with the most comprehensive Winter Olympic destination in U.S. media history. The service will once again stream every sport and event live (including early morning alpine skiing) -- all 116 medal events -- and will feature full-event replays; all linear programming; curated video clips; intuitive product features; and more. In addition to Gold Zone, Peacock's Multiview feature, one of the streaming service's innovative and popular features that enhance the live viewing experience, will return for Milan Cortina. For more on NBCU's coverage of the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games, click here. NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights to the Olympic Games through 2036, which are scheduled for Milan Cortina (2026), Los Angeles (2028), French Alps (2030), Brisbane (2032), Salt Lake City (2034), and the 2036 Summer Olympics. --MILAN CORTINA WINTER OLYMPICS--
