RACE VIDEO: United States Adds Third Relay World Record In Mixed 4×50 Free Relay; Dressel Leads Off In American Record

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The United States ended the finals session with another world record in the mixed 4×50 freestyle relay, with the team of Dressel (20.43), Ryan Held (20.60), Comerford (23.44), and Dahlia (23.42) coming together to win in 1:27.89. Dressel’s lead off time was also an American record, breaking Anthony Ervin’s 2012 record of 20.85.

Just behind them was the team from the Netherlands, who put up a good fight for silver. The Dutch team of Jesse Puts (21.17), Stan Pijnenburg (21.18), Kromowidjojo (23.09), and Hemmskerk (23.07) touched in 1:28.51, just missing their national record.

Comerford (on the mixed relay format): “It was awesome to be on a relay with these guys. The mixed relay also adds a bit of a different feel to it. Being able to race with two boys and of course Kelsi is always so much fun.

Dressel (on his leadoff split): “There’s always room for improvement, but on these relays you’re only a quarter of the race so you’ve got to make sure you do your job as best you can. That’s my goal. I wasn’t looking for a time, just getting my hand on the wall first and getting some clean water for the rest of the three on the relay.” 

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Thomas A. Small
Thomas A. Small
5 years ago

Congratulations

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