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PARIS, FRANCE (August 5, 2024) USA Swimming had an incredible finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending the pool competition with two world records and three medals on the final night. In an amazing performance, Bobby Finke from Clearwater, Florida, won the men's 1500-meter freestyle. He led the race from start to finish, earning a gold medal and setting a new world record with a time of 14:30.67.
Shortly after, the men’s 4x100-meter medley relay team added a silver medal to the tally. The team, consisting of Ryan Murphy, Nic Fink, Caeleb Dressel, and Hunter Armstrong, worked together to secure second place in a thrilling race.
The women’s 4x100-meter medley relay was the final event of the competition, and the American team did not disappoint. Regan Smith, Lilly King, Gretchen Walsh, and Torri Huske dominated the race, finishing over three seconds ahead of the Australian team. Their time of 3:49.63 set a new world record, highlighting the exceptional talent of USA Swimming.
USA Swimming finished the Olympics at the top of the medal table with a total of 28 medals—ten more than any other country. Here are some key highlights from their performance:
Total Medals: 28 (8 gold, 13 silver, 7 bronze)
World Records: 3
Olympic Records: 2
American Records: 3
Double Podiums: USA had two athletes on the podium in four races: women's 100m backstroke, women's 100m butterfly, women's 400m individual medley, and women's 800m freestyle
Katie Ledecky: With four medals, became the most decorated American female Olympian in history.
Torri Huske: She secured the most medals of any American swimmer in Paris with five (3 gold, 2 silver).
Other Standout Swimmers: Kate Douglass, Katie Ledecky, and Regan Smith each earned four medals.
Relay Success: USA Swimming won gold or silver in all seven relay events, with two relays setting new world records and one setting a new American record.
Milestone Achievement: USA Swimming surpassed 600 Olympic medals on day four and finished with 615.
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