The Americans secured a gold medal in the mixed 4×100 medley relay in the pool, setting a world record in the process. Ryan Murphy, Gretchen Walsh, Nic Fink, and Torri Huske finished the race in 3:37.43, beating the previous world record by 15-hundredths of a second. This victory marked the sixth gold for the Americans in swimming at the Games, with Huske now having two gold medals. China, who also beat the previous world record, came in second in the race. The Americans are now trailing behind Australia by one gold medal in the swimming events.
Torri Huske, a member of the gold medal-winning mixed 4×100 medley relay team, has been making a splash at the Games. This was her second gold medal as she also won the women’s 100m butterfly. In addition to her gold medals, Huske earned silver in the women’s 100m freestyle and in the 4×100 freestyle relay. The achievement of setting a world record and winning the gold medal in the mixed 4×100 medley relay comes a day after the mixed 4×400 relay track team accomplished the same feat in their event, but they had to settle for a silver medal in the final on Saturday.
The American team’s success in the pool and on the track has been highlighted by their world record-breaking performances. The mixed 4×100 medley relay victory added to the impressive tally of gold medals for the Americans in the swimming events at the Games. The thrilling competition between the American and Chinese teams, both breaking the world record in the race, showcased the high level of talent and competitiveness in the pool. As the Americans continue to strive for more gold medals, their achievements in the mixed 4×100 medley relay and other events demonstrate their dedication and skill in the sport.
As the Games continue, the Americans will be looking to add to their medal count in various events. With the impressive performances of athletes like Torri Huske in the swimming events, the American team has shown their strength and determination on the world stage. The close competition between countries like the United States and Australia in the swimming events adds to the excitement of the Games. With more updates and news to come from the Games, the American team will be aiming to showcase their talents and achieve further success in the remaining events. Fans can follow the latest sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for more updates on the American team’s journey at the Games.
