Team USA triumphed in the final swimming event of the Paris Olympics, breaking the world record in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay with a time of 3:49.63. This victory, led by Regan Smith, Lilly King, Gretchen Walsh, and Torri Huske, secured the U.S. the top spot in the swimming gold medal tally, edging out Australia with eight golds to seven. Bobby Finke also set a world record in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle, contributing significantly to the U.S. medal count. Despite some individual disappointments, the American swimmers concluded the Olympics with 28 total medals, showcasing their enduring prowess in the pool.