Michael Phelps, Cullen Jones, Garrett Weber-Gale, and Jason Lezak came from behind in the last leg to upset the French team and win gold in the 4×100 Men’s Freestyle. Lezak came from a good distance behind to beat the French in the last leg to the roars of almost everyone in attendance.

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The Americans finished in 3:08:24 to set a world record. The barely edged out the French who finished in 3:08:32. Australia was in third at 3:09:91.

1. United States 3:08:24
2. France 3:08:32
3. Australia 3:09:91

The gold medal is the second in Phelps’ quest to win a record eight gold medals. He won his first gold of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 400 Meter Freestyle.

2008 Beijing Gold Medal Checklist for Phelps

• 400-Meter Individual Medley - GOLD
• 4×100- Meter Free Relay - GOLD
• 200-Meter Freestyle - GOLD
• 200-Meter- Butterfly - GOLD
• 4×200-Meter Free Relay - GOLD
• 200-Meter Individual Medley - GOLD
• 100-Meter Butterfly - GOLD
• 4×100-Meter Medley Relay - GOLD

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