Posted on 05/20/2019 8:09:59 AM PDT by simpson96
It’s been more than 10 years since “The Split,” and it’s still as riveting today as it was when Jason Lezak swam the greatest come-from-behind, never-say-die relay leg in history at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008.
Coaches use it as a motivational tool, showing it to young swimmers before a big competition. After all, it’s 46.06 seconds of pure inspiration.
It’s still the fastest relay split of all time.
“Whenever I watch it, I still get pumped up,” said Lezak, a four-time Olympian who won eight medals – four golds, two silvers and two bronzes. “It’s pretty amazing to see. I look at it as a spectator vs. myself and it’s awesome.”
Men's 4x100 freestyle relay, Beijing 2008 (USA beats trash-talking France, greatest comeback ever)
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Winning never gets old.
Thanks for posting; great stuff!
Zut alors.
Thanks. Fun watch.
It’s good to beat any other country, but it always seems extra sweet when its the trash talking French that we beat. Hopefully our Team USA Womens Soccer can beat France in France for Women’s World Cup next month.
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