TOKYO: American Robert Finke earned the honour of becoming the first men’s Olympic 800m freestyle champion on Thursday when he touched ahead of Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri in a nailbiter.
Paltrinieri led virtually from the start before Finke hauled him in over the final 50m to touch in 7min 41.87sec.
Paltrinieri led virtually from the start before Finke hauled him in over the final 50m to touch in 7min 41.87sec.
What a finish!#USA’s Robert Finke strikes late to win gold in the men’s 800m freestyle on its return to the Olymp… https://t.co/YZiPGkIliu
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The Italian was second in 7:42.11, with Ukrainian Mykhailo Romanchuk third in 7:42.33.
#swimming Men’s 800 Freestyle Final#USA Robert FINKE is the new Olympic Champion!!! https://t.co/BygWFtYKTG
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