- Team GB fended off competition from the USA and Australia to secure gold in Paris.
- James Guy, Duncan Scott, Matt Richards, and Tom Dean successfully defended their championship title.
- The team excelled, taking the lead from the outset and finishing strong in the water.
Team GB has triumphantly retained their Olympic gold in the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay, with James Guy, Duncan Scott, Matt Richards, and Tom Dean shining in Paris, finishing with a time of 6:59:43.
The team was considered the favorite, having recorded the fastest heat time of 7:05.11 to advance to the final.
Guy made a strong start for Team GB, keeping pace with America’s Luke Hobson, while Germany and Japan were also competitive.
He reached the 100m mark first and continued to push forward, enabling Dean to take the lead into the first changeover.
Dean maintained pressure but slightly fell behind during the exchange as Germany intensified their effort and Australia began to recover from a slow start.
Team GB has retained their Olympic gold in the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay
Dean regrouped and ensured Team GB’s lead as they entered the third leg, with individual silver medalist Richards handing over the baton to Scott with a substantial lead into the final 200m.
Scott faced pressure from the US but maintained composure, gliding through the water to fend off the challenge and secure another gold for Team GB.
A combination of individual brilliance, teamwork, and star quality allowed Team GB to fulfill their pre-race expectations and dominate the event, with Scott ultimately winning by more than a body length.
The USA earned the silver medal, and Australia took bronze, finishing over two seconds behind Team GB’s gold medalists.
A complete race report will be available shortly.
