United States Breaks Mixed 4x100m Freestyle World Record in Singapore

At the World Swimming Championships in Singapore, the United States set a new world record in the 4x100 mixed freestyle relay with a time of 3:18.48, surpassing the previous record of 3:18.83 held by Australia. The American team, consisting of Jack Alexy, Patrick Sammon, Kate Douglass, and Torri Huske, dominated the final, while Russia (competing as Neutral Athletes) and France earned silver and bronze respectively. This victory marked the first relay gold for the U.S. at the championships amidst challenges including a gastrointestinal illness affecting the team. The final saw several top contenders like Australia, China, and Great Britain missing out due to strategic miscalculations in preliminary heats. Additionally, Katie Ledecky and Gretchen Walsh contributed to the U.S. medal haul by winning their respective events, boosting the team's gold medal count to seven. Overall, the U.S. showcased a strong performance at the championships, highlighted by their record-breaking relay win.