Finke and Dressel Earn Gold in the 800 Free and 100 Free

YOKOHAMA, Japan – More Gators joined in Olympic competition as Gators from the men's and women's swimming and diving programs competed.

Men's & Women's Swimming

FINALS

Bobby Finke wins the first ever 800 Free Olympic Gold medal setting a new American Record in the process. Finke went a blistering 7:41.47 to make the Gator medal count now eight. Finke swam an incredible last 100 meters in 54.98.

I FINKE. I CAN. @Robert_Finke takes GOLD in the first ever Olympic men's 800M freestyle in a THRILLER!

#TokyoOlympics x @TeamUSA

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— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) July 29, 2021

In the 100 Free, Caeleb Dressel sets a new Olympic Record in the 100 Free final to win Gold! Dressel went 47.02 leading from start to finish.

OLYMPIC RECORD for Caeleb Dressel!

HE DID IT! #TokyoOlympics x @TeamUSA

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— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) July 29, 2021

Gators at the Games

JULY 28
Bobby Finke (USA)	Swimming	9:30p.m.	Finals: 800 Free	GOLD, 7:41.47
Caeleb Dressel (USA)	Swimming	10:37p.m.	Finals: 100 free	GOLD, 47.02

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