Cameron McEvoy Claims Historic Gold in 50m Freestyle at Paris Olympics
Ben Proud secures silver for Great Britain; Florent Manaudou earns fourth consecutive medal in event.
- Cameron McEvoy becomes the first Australian man to win gold in the 50m freestyle.
- Ben Proud achieves Great Britain's first silver in the 50m freestyle.
- Florent Manaudou of France wins bronze, marking his fourth medal in the event.
- Caeleb Dressel, the defending champion, finishes in sixth place.
- McEvoy's victory adds to Australia's impressive swimming medal tally in Paris.