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Lukas Maertens Wins Olympic Gold in 400m Freestyle, USA Dominates 4x100m Relay

Posted : 27 July 2024

Germany's Lukas Maertens clinched the men's Olympic 400m freestyle gold medal on Saturday, coming remarkably close to breaking the world record. The 22-year-old swimmer maintained a record-breaking pace for the first 350 meters, but he slowed down in the final stretch, finishing with a time of 3 minutes 41.78 seconds. Maertens was followed closely by Australia's Elijah Winnington, who took the silver with a time of 3:42.21, and South Korean world champion Kim Woo-min, who earned the bronze with a time of 3:42.50.

 

In another thrilling event, the United States secured the men's 4x100m Olympic freestyle relay gold medal, led by the formidable Caeleb Dressel. The American team, which included Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Dressel, completed the race in an impressive 3 minutes 09.28 seconds. Australia's team finished second, taking the silver medal with a time of 3:10.35, while Italy claimed the bronze with a time of 3:10.70.

 

Both races highlighted the intense competition and exceptional talent on display at the Olympics. Maertens' near-record-breaking performance and the United States' dominant relay win underscored the high stakes and the extraordinary efforts of the athletes. The swimming events continued to captivate audiences, showcasing remarkable achievements and setting the stage for more exciting contests to come.

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