Former Missouri Swimmer Wins Bronze at Olympics: The Buzz, August 5, 2024

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Aug 3, 2024; Nanterre, France; Clement Secchi (France) and Leon Marchand (France) in the men’s 4 x 100-meter medley relay preliminary heats during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports / Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports

Missouri Tiger alumni just keeps winning at the 2024 Paris Olympics, this time coming from swimmer Clement Secchi.

The 24-year-old won a bronze medal for France in the 4x100 Medlay Relay on Sunday, thanks to his excellent performance the third leg of the relay on Saturday's preliminary round. France finished with the best first heat time and best time overall (three minutes, 31.36 seconds).

Secchi had quite the resume at Missouri in just one season, becoming a three-time honorable mention All-America honoree and placing in the top five all-time in the 100m back, 100m fly, 200, back and 200m fly. Now, he is winning on a world stage.

Congrats, Clement! A bronze medal for the former Tiger! #MIZ | 🐯 | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/PdiHtykxAJ

— Mizzou Swim & Dive (@MizzouSwimDive) August 4, 2024

Did You Notice?

• Luther Burden's growing leadership continues to be shown throughout the offseason, including Sunday's practice. It's clear he's settled in to being a true vocal leader on the roster.

WATCH: Luther Burden (@lutherburden3) brought the ENERGY to Sunday's practice⚡️#Mizzou's star wide receiver led the team through Tiger Jacks this afternoon⬇️@NathalieABC17 @ABC17News pic.twitter.com/CvW8SfO3yZ

— Kyle Helms (@KyleHelmsABC17) August 4, 2024

• Highly anticipated freshman defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri seen at work in fall camp wearing No. 6. The last lineman to wear that number? Darius Robinson. Need I say more.

WATCH: #Mizzou freshman Williams Nwaneri (@NwaneriWilliams) has earned his number on the first week of fall camp⬇️

The Tigers got some great recent history with defensive players wearing No. 6👀@NathalieABC17 @ABC17News pic.twitter.com/daN5LBCeV0

— Kyle Helms (@KyleHelmsABC17) August 4, 2024

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