Captured by D’Artagnan Dias.
Produced by Coleman Hodges.
Reported by Mitch Bowmile.
MEN’S 4X100M FREESTYLE RELAY FINAL
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Top Seed: 3:12.04 – Russia
World Record: 3:08.24 (2008) – USA
Olympic Record: 3:08.24 (2008) – USA
2012 Olympic Champion: 3:09.93 – France
The Americans finally were able to redeem themselves after losing the Olympic gold to the French at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Caeleb Dressel dove in for the States and got things started, not exactly leading, but putting them in the position they needed to be in the hunt for the gold. After Dressel, Michael Phelps dove in, and threw down a thunderous 47.12 split in order to put the Americans way out in front.
That split for Phelps is the fastest he’s ever been in his career, foreshadowing just how fast he could be this time around in his individual events.
Ryan Held kept things moving for the Yanks as he handed the reigns to Nathan Adrian. Adrian exploded on the final 50 to give the Americans the win in 3:09.92.
France was second in 3:10.53, Australia was third in 3:11.37
- USA – 3:09.92
- France – 3:10.53
- Australia – 3:11.37
- Russia – 3:11.64
- Brazil – 3:13.21
- Belgium – 3:13.57
- Canada – 3:14.35
- Japan – 3:14.48
Held is a gamer. Should be a fixture on USA relay for years to come.
With that said, Every top high school swimmer should be considering nc state. I’m not saying go there as there is so much more than swimming, but the thought should at least enter and they should consider a visit. It’s obvious they can coach across all spectrums, teach good habits, and most importantly how to race.
Would not be suprised to see Holloway at Texas one day and Desorbo at State
Completley agree.
Mediocre education is not a good trade off for having a great athletic program.
Top notch engineering programs and top 20 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) schools in the nation.
I’d say NC STATE offers more than mediocre education.
A bit awkward to have the Aussies sit through Held talking about performing in crunch time…
I am a fan! USA Swimming’s future is bright with Held and Dressel leading the charge! Well done boys!