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Team GB swimmer Eva Okaro made history today at the Olympics in Paris as the first black woman to represent her country in the pool at just 17 years old. Competing in the women’s 4x100m freestyle, Okaro faced off against USA’s Simone Manuel and helped Britain secure a spot in the final with a seventh-place finish. Okaro, following in the footsteps of Alice Dearing, a pioneer in open water swimming, aims to be a role model for young athletes.

In other news, controversy arose over a parody of ‘The Last Supper’ featuring drag queens in the Olympic opening ceremony, sparking backlash from the Catholic church and far-right politicians. Despite criticism, the segment celebrated Paris’ reputation for tolerance and subversiveness.

In sports, Fiji advanced to the men’s Rugby Sevens final, while Australia’s Grace Brown clinched the gold in the women’s time trial, with Anna Henderson of Team GB taking silver. This brought Australia’s gold medal count to two, and three more gold medals were to be determined later in the day.

The atmosphere at the Paris Olympics remains charged with excitement and drama, as athletes from around the world compete for glory and accolades. Stay tuned for more updates on the thrilling events unfolding at the Games.

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