Ariarne Titmus successfully defended her Olympic title by winning gold in the women's 400m freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clocking a time of 3:57.49. The race featured strong competition from Canada's Summer McIntosh, who earned silver with 3:58.37, and legendary swimmer Katie Ledecky, who secured bronze in 4:00.86. Titmus's victory marks her third Olympic medal in this event, making her the most decorated swimmer in women's 400m freestyle history. Despite the intense pressure, Titmus expressed pride in her performance and the excitement of racing top competitors. Meanwhile, Australian hopes in the men's 400m freestyle fell short as German Lukas Maertens took the gold, leaving Elijah Winnington in second. The event showcased some of the best talents in swimming, fulfilling the high expectations set before the race.