Olympic Photos from Day 3 Finals

By Michael Collins

Sydney – The third night of swimming saw a big surprise in the 200 Free followed by two gold medals for the Americans. Here are shots of the action from the finals. Move you mouse over each photo for a description.

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Lenny K. and Matt Welsh just before the 100 Back Final.

Lenny K. just before the start of the 100 Back.

Matt Welsh is just ahead of Lenny Krayzelburg coming off the turn in the 100 Back.

Lenny K. on the medal stand for the 100 Back.

Lenny K. was a hit at the press conference following his 100 Back performance.

Hoogie and Lenny congratulate each other after their gold medal performances.

Hoogie , the Happy Flying Dutchman, in an interview after defeating Ian Thorpe in world record time in the 200 Free.

Hoogie (left), Thorpie (center), and Davis (right) at the start of the 200 Free Final.

Hoogie (top), Thorpie (middle), and Davis (bottom) with 20 meters to go in the 200 Free Final.

Thorpe, Hoogie, and Rosilio on the medal stand of the 200 Free.

Megan Quann of the USA, swimming to victory in the 100 Breast, just ahead of silver medalist Leisel Jones of Australia .

Megan Quann pumps her fist following her gold medal performance in the 100 Breast.

Megan Quann of the USA receives her gold medal for victory in the 100 Breast.

Tom Malchow and Michael Phelps of the USA start the 200 Fly.

Tom Malchow leads coming off the final wall of the 200 Fly.

BJ Bedford a bit behind coming off the turn in the 100 Back final.

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