Michael Phelps is an American hero that has not lost this medley in 6 years!! He calls this his toughest race. Michael won his first gold four years ago, and Phelps is more promising this year! They announce the contestants, and it sounds like Phelps will be challenged. Michael said before the event, “This race is so important because it sets the pace for the rest of the Olympics”. Indeed.

Phelps looked spectacular and after two laps was at a record pace. As he entered the backstroke, the US challenger Lochte looked strong and stole the lead. It was a horse race, all US.

Phelps kept it going and ended up in the lead at the end of Lochte’s strongest stroke, and as they went to the breast stroke. Lochte and Phelps were stride for stride, but Phelps started to pull away, and Phelps entered into the Freestyle in the lead. On the turn, Phelps had a full body length lead and was well ahead of the world record. Michael destroyed everyone. A new world’s record and no one was close!! Lochte of the US gets the Bronze!!

Career Olympic medal number 9! And Phelps sets a new world record at 4:03.84 in the 400 meter individual medley!!