2008 Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay: A Thrilling Finish

Event Overview

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the men's 4x100m freestyle relay was an electrifying event that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. The final took place on August 15th and 17th, with the top eight teams competing for the coveted medals.

Intense Competition

The race was characterized by intense competition, with teams trading the lead throughout the event. The United States, France, Australia, and South Africa emerged as the frontrunners, each boasting strong swimmers. In the end, it was the United States who emerged victorious, capturing the gold medal with a time of 3:08.24.

France took the silver medal with a time of 3:08.32, while Australia claimed the bronze with a time of 3:09.91. The host nation, China, finished a respectable fourth with a time of 3:10.48.