In best-ever showing for Israeli swimmer, 22-year-old finishes 23.8 seconds shy of medal; he'd hoped to make top 8; credits performance to strong start, staying near front of pack
TOKYO (AP) All behind Florian Wellbrock, there was the sort of carnage that epitomizes open water swimming. One athlete carted off on a stretcher. Another taking an elbow to the eye. Wellbrock didn’t have to worry about any of it.
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Florian Wellbrock, center, of Germany, celebrates his gold medal as he is flanked by silver medalist Kristof Rasovszky, left, of Hungary, and bronze medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri, of Italy, during a victory ceremony for the men s marathon swimming event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
TRACK & FIELD
Holloway upset in hurdles
Hansle Parchment of Jamaica won gold in the 110-meter hurdles by overtaking American Grant Holloway near the end. Holloway, the world champion, was in front through nine out of the 10 hurdles, but suddenly faded on the last. Parchment flew past him to add an Olympic gold to the bronze medal he won at the 2012 London Games. Parchment won in his season s best time of 13.04 seconds. Holloway took silver in 13.09 and another Jamaican, Ronald Levy, had the bronze in 13.10 seconds.
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