The US Men's 4x100 meter swim team set an Olympic and World Record in Beijing.  Wow!  I thought the favored French were going to win as they took the lead from Jones on the third lap.  But, Lezak dug deep in the anchor leg and set a new Olympic and World Record.

Lezak silenced his critics by beating the Frenchman who said they would "crush" Team USA.  In so doing, Michael Phelps dream of winning eight gold medals is still alive.  He will hopefully best Spitz's 1972 record.  He has won his two hardest events. 

Posted by a celebrating Tank, Honorary Swimmer At Large, in an Olympic State of Mind.