2008
16
Aug
Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s record in 4×100 meter medley relay
Michael Phelps has broken Mark Spitz’s record of most gold medals at a single Olympic games by winning his eighth gold medal, with the help of his team mates in the 4×100 meter medley relay.
Eight gold medals in eight races is a spectacular performance.
The team also set a new world record in the event with a time of 3:29.34.
Australia won the silver medal and Japan has won the bronze.
United States team:
PEIRSOL Aaron
HANSEN Brendan
PHELPS Michael
LEZAK Jason
Australia:
STOECKEL Hayden
RICKARD Brenton
LAUTERSTEIN Andrew
SULLIVAN Eamon
Japan:
MIYASHITA Junichi
KITAJIMA Kosuke
FUJII Takuro
SATO Hisayoshi