The History of the Men's 4x100 Freestyle Relay
A Look Back at the Sydney 2000 Olympics
The Final: A Moment of History
The final of the men's 4x100 freestyle relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics was one for the ages. Teams from the United States and Australia lined up side by side in lanes 4 and 5, ready to battle for gold.
The Race: A Dramatic Finish
The race was incredibly close from start to finish. Both teams swam neck and neck, with the lead changing hands several times. In the end, it was Australia who emerged victorious, setting a new world record in the process.
The Medalists: Who Took Home the Gold?
The Australian team of Michael Klim, Chris Fydler, Ashley Callus, and Ian Thorpe took home the gold medal. The United States team of Anthony Ervin, Neil Walker, Jason Lezak, and Gary Hall Jr. earned the silver medal, while the Brazilian team of Fernando Scherer, Gustavo Borges, Carlos Jayme, and Edvaldo Valcare took the bronze.
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