US EditionAmerican Bobby Finke sets 1,500 freestyle world record on final night of Olympic swimming
- Bobby Finke set a world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle, finishing in 14 minutes, 30.67 seconds, breaking the previous record of 14.31.02 set by China's Sun Yang in 2012.
- Finke led from start to finish, staying ahead of competitors Paltrinieri and Wiffen, who attempted to challenge him.
- His performance marked a significant boost for the United States on the final night of swimming at the Paris Olympics.
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Bobby Finke swam along at the 2021 Olympics and only rushed to his victories at the end. Now he's doing things differently — and winning in world record time. The American's new approach is astounding.
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Paris Olympics: Finke wins gold with world record in men's 1,500m freestyle
American iron-man Bobby Finke smashed the men's 1,500 metres freestyle world record as he retained the Olympic gold medal in a thrilling swim that put the United States on top of the medal table at the Paris pool with two events remaining. After 30 lung-busting laps, Finke touched the wall in 14 minutes, 30.67 seconds at La Defense Arena, eclipsing Sun Yang's 12-year-old mark of 14:31.02 set at the London Games. Gallant Italian Gregorio Paltrini…
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