Team USA dominates 4x100 freestyle relay for first gold medal of Paris Games

The U.S. men won their third consecutive gold medal in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay at the Paris Games. It is Team USA’s first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics. The relay team, consisting of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb Dressel, secured gold by holding off Italy and Australia. Dressel, with eight career Olympic gold medals, took a break from swimming to prioritize his mental health. The relay gold is crucial for Team USA’s quest to win the most gold medals, considering the strong competition from Australia.