ear-splitting

When students arrived on campus for the first day of school this fall, they were greeted with a ear-splitting boom and plume of smoke emanating from Atlas.

The temporary swimming venue, built in an indoor arena that usually hosts the rugby union team Racing 92, was rocking once more with ear-splitting levels of support as Marchand came home in triumph.

An exultant audience lets out ear-splitting screams.

In an remarkable, ear-splitting atmosphere, Marchand achieved the rare feat of winning two golds in the same swimming session.

The answer was a resounding, ear-splitting, "yes".