Originally published August 1, 2012 at 1:28 PM | Page modified August 1, 2012 at 8:22 PM
Schmitt pushes U.S. ahead to win 4x200 free relay
Allison Schmitt pushed the United States in front in the anchor leg to win the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the London Olympics on Wednesday.
The Associated Press
LONDON —
Allison Schmitt pushed the United States in front in the anchor leg to win the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the London Olympics on Wednesday.
The Americans clocked an Olympic-record 7 minutes, 42.92 seconds.
Australia led by a half-second entering the anchor leg but had to settle for silver in 7:44.41.
France touched third in 7:47.49.
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