Jack Alexy and Team USA kicked off their Olympic campaign with an electrifying win in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay, capturing the United States’ first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Games. Alexy, swimming the opening leg, set a strong pace, passing the lead to Chris Guiliano, who positioned the team ahead by the 150m mark. Hunter Armstrong extended the lead, setting up Caeleb Dressel to seal the victory with a dominant final leg. The team finished with a time of 3:09.28, outpacing Australia and Italy, who claimed silver and bronze, respectively Olympics.
Key Highlights of the Relay Victory
- Jack Alexy: Led off with a strong first leg, keeping Team USA competitive from the start.
- Chris Guiliano: Shifted the team into first place with a quick transition.
- Hunter Armstrong: Clocked an impressive 46.75 seconds in the third leg, strengthening the lead.
- Caeleb Dressel: Sealed the victory with a controlled final leg, giving the U.S. its first gold of the Games.
This gold marks the 11th time the U.S. has won the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay in Olympic history. The win was a proud moment for Team USA, especially for Alexy, who demonstrated his strength on the Olympic stage, helping to set a high standard for American swimmers at these Games.
