In 46.06 seconds, Jason Lezak, United States completely changed his life ... and perhaps that of Michael Phelps, who can continue to dream of their eight gold.
The veteran swimmer starred onhuman a comeback in the final of the 4x100 free relay and sealed a record from another planet: 3:08.24 minutes, four seconds less than the previous mark (3:12.23 on Sunday night, in the classification by a U.S. quartet Second-line).
"To be honest with you, I'm tired of losing," he said with humor Lezak.
Both he and Cullen Jones and Garrett Weber-Gale were firm in stating that Phelps did not owe anything them. "No we did this for him, he is a part and we are a part of the team, it is not our responsibility to win eight medals or not.
"It's an incredible athlete, perhaps the best in history, no matter what happens here," he said.
The French were very close to thwart the dream of Phelps when Alain Bernard was leading by half length in the absence of a sleeve.
However, Lezak with a time ever seen in one stage, surpassed the French exactly fast in the last span.
"Most of the good end relate to reach those who know well in the end, touching the wall know," said Eddie Reese, U.S. coach. UU.
Bernard, the great Bernard and fast, could not fail ... but it did, and the more bitter for his countrymen: at the time of definition.
Despite his lead was reduced imperceptibly, the French had a significant margin in their favour in the final 25 meters, the same in that Lezak was a "turbo" to unleash an explosion of euphoria in Phelps, who dream one night more. Check the 2008 Olympics Complete Medal Standings.
"Jason finished the race better than we could ask, was heavily involved in the race, lost his voice, was very emotional," said Phelps.
