Hungary's Rasovszky Wins Olympic 10km Marathon

Hungary's Kristóf Rasovszky triumphed in the Olympic men's 10km marathon swim at the Paris 2024 Games, clocking 1 hour, 50 minutes, and 52.7 seconds. Rasovszky held off Germany's Oliver Klemet, who secured silver, while fellow Hungarian David Betlehem clinched bronze. Training on the Danube proved advantageous for the Hungarian swimmers, giving them the edge in navigating the Seine. Despite concerns about water quality, the race proceeded with Rasovszky maintaining a lead from the second lap and strategically holding off challengers. Germany's Florian Wellbrock, the defending champion, finished eighth after initially leading. Thousands of fans lined the Seine, cheering for swimmers against the iconic Parisian backdrop, marking a successful event for the organizers.