Relayed gratification: The US men set a record in Beijing

Phelps handed off to Garrett Weber-Gale, who swam a strong second leg to put the US back on top at the midway mark.
Phelps handed off to Garrett Weber-Gale, who swam a strong second leg to put the US back on top at the midway mark.
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