China Ends US Reign in Men's 4x100m Medley Relay

Pan Wins Gold for China

China claimed the gold medal in the men's 4x100m medley relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics, ending the United States' long-standing dominance in the event. In a thrilling race, China's Pan fought back from behind in the final leg to secure the victory.

China's Triumph

China's team, which included Zhang, Wang, Liu, and Pan, swam a time of 3:29.99 to claim the gold. The United States, which had won the event at the past three Olympic Games, settled for silver with a time of 3:30.12. France took home the bronze medal, touching the wall in 3:30.25.

The victory marked a significant achievement for China, which had never before won a gold medal in the men's 4x100m medley relay. The win also gives China its second gold medal in swimming at the Paris 2024 Games, after Zhang's victory in the men's 100m backstroke.

The United States' loss in the event marked a disappointing end to its dominance in the relay. The Americans had been the gold medalists in the event at the past three Olympic Games and had not lost a major international race since the 2015 World Championships.

France's performance in the relay was a strong showing for the host nation. The French team swam a time that would have won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games, but ultimately fell just short of the Chinese and American teams.

The men's 4x100m medley relay race was one of the most exciting and memorable events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. China's victory, ending the United States' long reign, was a historic moment for the sport.