Torri Huske

American torri huske nearly broke the women's 100m butterfly world record at the swimming world championships in Budapest on Sunday while Nicolo Martinenghi became the first Italian to win the 100 metre breaststroke gold. Huske looked well set to break the world record in the final 50m but finished with a time of 55.64 seconds - just 0.16 seconds shy.

The university's athletes excelled particularly in aquatic events, with swimmers like Regan Smith and torri huske each securing five medals. Stanford's success extended across various sports, producing medallists in athletics, rowing, fencing, and even team sports like basketball and volleyball. Stanford wasn't the only U.S. university making a mark. Schools like Texas, California, Virginia, Penn State, and Harvard also saw their athletes shine. Notably, Harvard earned 13 medals, including three golds by sprinter Gabby Thomas and another gold by cyclist Kristen Faulkner.

Australian 18-year-old Mollie O'Callaghan edged world record holder Sarah Sjostrom to win the women's 100m freestyle gold at the World Swimming Championships on Thursday. O'Callaghan, a double Olympic relay gold medallist, edged the 28-year-old Swede by 0.13sec. American torri huske took bronze.

Nicolo Martinenghi made the most of the absence of Adam Peaty to grab the 100m breaststroke world title in Budapest on Sunday and then said he missed the dominant Briton - a little.

Canada's Maggie MacNeil powered to the women's 100m butterfly gold medal in the third-fastest time ever Monday to unseat Swedish defending champion and world record holder Sarah Sjostrom.

Taylor Swift's European leg of her Eras tour at Wembley Stadium drew in numerous fans and celebrities, including her former beau Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay. The couple shared a cryptic post hinting at being 'Aunt and Uncle,' which spurred speculation of Swift's possible pregnancy. The post also led to rumours about an upcoming 'Reputation (Taylor’s Version)' announcement.

The Paris Olympics 2024 has showcased global athletic talent, with the United States leading the medal tally with 71 medals, followed by China with 45 and France with 44. Notable performances include torri huske and Regan Smith for the US, Zhang Yufei for China, and Marchand Leon for France. India, currently in 57th place, has won three bronze medals with athletes like Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale, highlighting their potential and inspiring national pride.

While other stars conserved their energy on the opening morning of the World Swimming Championships in Budapest on Saturday, Katie Ledecky made a statement in her first qualifying swim.

The 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with a grand opening ceremony by the River Seine, featuring artists like Celine Dion and Lady Gaga. LeBron James and Coco Gauff carried the flag for Team USA. Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won a silver in synchronized diving, and Chloe Dygert secured bronze in road cycling.