Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Scotland surprisingly ended the first day of the swimming competition on top of the medals table as Caitlin McClatchey and David Carry took gold yesterday.
McClatchey won the 200m freestyle to ruin an attempt at a record seven golds by the Australian Libby Lenton, and Carry triumphed in the 400m freestyle just minutes later. Trailing Lenton and England's Melanie Marshall in the opening half of the race, McClatchey produced a storming finish in a Games record of 1min 57.25sec.
The absence of the world record holder, Ian Thorpe, had thrown the 400m freestyle wide open, and Carry took full advantage with a perfectly paced race. The 24-year-old from Aberdeen was second to the Welshman David Davies after 300m but powered his way to the front to finish in a time of 3:48.17.
* England justified their billing as one of the favourites to win gold at the rugby sevens after humbling the host nation Australia 14-12 en route to a place in the quarter-finals.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments