PARIS :Germany's Lukas Maertens won his first Olympic gold in the men's 400 metres freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as he emerged triumphant from a final stacked with world champions.Maertens touched the wall in a time of 3:41.78 to finish 0.
Jul 27, 2024; Nanterre, France; Lukas Maertens in the men’s 400-meter freestyle preliminary heats during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Maertens touched the wall in a time of 3:41.78 to finish 0.43 seconds ahead of Australian silver medallist Elijah Winnington and South Korean bronze-winner Kim Woo-min at La Defense Arena. His victory erases his record as a nearly-man in men's swimming, following two bronzes and a silver at the last three world championships.
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