USA 4x100m Free Men: WR 3:08.44
2008-04-09
Craig Lord
Lochte; Lundquist; Adrian; Van Wie set world record to keep Netherlands and Sweden at bay

The United States set a world record in the mens 400 freestyle relay. The team of Ryan Lochte, Bryan Lundquist, Nathan Adrian and Doug Van Wie (the last man in the only non-LZR swimmer, Van Wie wearing Tyr) finished in 3:08.44. Lochte led the way in 47.09.

Sweden had set the previous mark of 3:09.57 in 2000.

The Netherlands finished second in 3:09.18 - also ahead of the previous mark - and Sweden was third in 3:10.04.

'It?s definitely a good start for Team USA,' Lochte said. 'I?m proud to be part of the relay. Hopefully, we can keep the ball rolling.'