Bobby Finke is the leading contender in the men’s 1500-meter freestyle event.
At just 24 years old, he has now secured his third Olympic gold medal after successfully defending his title on Sunday.
This marks the seventh gold medal for the United States in swimming, and the 26th overall.
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Bobby Finke of Team United States walks onto the stage for the Men’s 1500m Freestyle Final on the ninth day of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 04, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The seven golds ties the USA with Australia for the most in swimming, but the United States boasts a significantly higher medal count, having achieved just 17 total medals.
Earlier in the Games, Finke aimed for consecutive wins in the 800m freestyle, but finished with a silver medal, falling just over half a second short.
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At the halfway mark, Finke was already ahead by half a second and surpassing the world record pace. However, he turned on the speed, extending his lead to 1.3 seconds with 500 meters remaining, and continued to distance himself from the world record pace.
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