Team USA Wins First Gold in Paris Olympics

Team USA clinched its first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics with an impressive victory in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay, led by Caeleb Dressel. The team, consisting of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Dressel, finished in 3:09.28, significantly ahead of Australia (silver, 3:10.35) and Italy (bronze, 3:10.70). This triumph marks Dressel's eighth Olympic gold medal, making him one of only three athletes to achieve such a feat. The relay win was particularly emotional for Dressel, who celebrated with his family post-race. Despite earlier setbacks for Team USA in other events, this victory showcased their swimming prowess, with Dressel looking to add more medals in upcoming races. The 4x100m relay continues a strong tradition for the U.S., who have won this event 11 times in its Olympic history.