Bruce Hayes Relives Upset Victory in 800 Freestyle Relay at 1984 Olympics on The Morning Swim Show Interview Segment, July 30, 2009

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 30. TWENTY-FIVE years ago today, four Americans completed what is considered one of the biggest upsets in Olympic swimming history in the men's 800 free relay, and Bruce Hayes joins The Morning Swim Show to relive the experience of being part of the "Grossbusters" at the 1984 Olympic Games.

Hayes talks about the drama behind selecting the order of the relay, knowing West German Michael Gross, the world record holder in the 200 free, would be the anchor leg. Hayes talks about the preparations he, Mike Heath, David Larson and Jeff Float made in the weeks leading up to the Games and how the race turned out much different than they expected. Watch the full interview in the video player below.

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