Bobby Finke Sets World Record with 14:30.67, Wins Gold in 1500m Freestyle at Paris Olympics

Aug 4, 2024, 05:10 PM

Bobby Finke set a new world record in the men's 1500-meter freestyle with a time of 14:30.67 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a gold medal for Team USA. This victory marks Finke's second consecutive Olympic gold in the event. His performance not only broke Sun Yang's 12-year-old world record but also ensured that the U.S. men's swim team continued its streak of winning at least one individual gold medal in every Olympics since 1904. Finke's win was crucial as it was the only individual gold for U.S. male swimmers in Paris, preventing a historic drought. Daniel Wiffen from Ireland took bronze in the event.