The Americans swept gold and sliver, with Chase Kalisz, the Rio 16 silver medalist, executing arguably the best race of his career to clinch gold and Jay Litherland closing hard in the final 50 meters to complete the 12 finish Kalisz turned at the 300mark nearly 25 seconds ahead of topseeded Kiwi Lewis Clareburt, who usually closes well On commentary at that moment, Recordbreaking Michael Phelps extended his tally to 21 Olympic gold medals as he won individual and team titles on day four at Rio 16 The American, 31, comprehensively beat defending champion During the Women's 100 meter freestyle race, two swimmers, tied for first, both clocking in at completing the race with an Olympic record of 5270 second
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