Bobby Finke Wins Gold, Sets World Record
Bobby Finke Wins Gold, Sets World Record

Bobby Finke Wins Gold, Sets World Record

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Bobby Finke made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning gold in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle with a record-breaking time of 14:30.67, surpassing the previous world record set by Sun Yang in 2012. Finke's victory is notable as he is the first American male swimmer to win gold in this event in back-to-back Olympics since 2000-04. He faced strong competition from Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri, who took silver, and Ireland's Daniel Wiffen, who secured bronze. Finke's win marks the United States' seventh gold medal in swimming at these Games and his second medal in Paris, having previously earned silver in the 800-meter freestyle. This victory further solidifies Finke's status as one of the elite swimmers in the world, bringing his total Olympic medals to four. Finke's achievement is particularly impressive given the challenges posed by the shallow depth of the pool at La Défense Arena.

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