Team USA swimmers Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, Torri Huske, and Simone Manuel made a splash at the Paris Olympics by winning silver in the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay. They set a new national record with a time of 3:30.20, finishing behind Australia who set an Olympic record. The team’s anchor, Simone Manuel, clinched the silver by a narrow margin, making it an exciting race for fans.
This silver wasn’t the only success for Team USA in the pool on the first day of competition in Paris. Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb Dressel won gold in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay, marking America’s first gold medal of the games. Additionally, Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women’s 400m freestyle, adding to her impressive Olympic career.
The first day of swimming in Paris saw records broken and medals earned by Team USA members. The achievements of these talented athletes set a strong precedent for the American swimming team for the rest of the competition. Fans can look forward to more thrilling races and potential victories as the Paris Olympics continue.
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