The U.S. lost the 4x100 swimming relay final for the second Olympiad in a row, despite spirited performances by Michael Phelps and Jason Bezak. They didn't lose to the Aussies, who shattered their long winning streak in this event in 2000; the Americans came in third behind South Africa (gold medalists) and the Netherlands (silver)! The Australians weren't even a factor: despite Ian Thorpe's presence on the team, they came in a pathetic sixth.
So, the United States swimmers didn't reclaim the victory they see as their birthright in this event.
But at least they smashed the Aussies like guitars this time. :-D
"We're going to smash them like guitars." American swimmer Gary Hall, Jr., on the Australians, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney
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