Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay

The final of the Men's 4x100 metres Freestyle Relay event for the 1996 Summer Olympics

1996 Summer Olympics

The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....

was held in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

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, on July 23, 1996.

Medalists

Gold	Silver	Bronze
Final Jon Olsen Jon Olsen Jon C. B. Olsen is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who was highly successful as a member of the US relay teams in the 1990s.... Josh Davis Josh Davis (swimmer) Joshua Clark Davis is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States who was team captain in 2000, he won five medals as a member of US Men's Relay Teams: three golds at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, and two silvers four years later at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney,... Bradley Schumacher Gary Hall, Jr. Gary Hall, Jr. For his father, also an Olympian, see Gary Hall, Sr.Gary Wayne Hall, Jr. is an American swimmer who competed in the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics and won ten Olympic medals .... Heat David Fox David Fox (swimmer) David Ashley Fox is an American swimmer, who won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, and a four-time gold medalist at the World University Games.- Swimming career :... Scott Tucker Scott Tucker Scott Tucker is a former international freestyle swimmer from the United States, who participated in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996...	Final Roman Yegorov Roman Yegorov Roman Yegorov is a former Russian freestyle swimmer.Yegorov won several medals as a member of the freestyle relay team during the mid-1990s. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics for his native country, winning two silver medals in the relay events.-References:... Alexander Popov Alexander Popov (swimmer) Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov ; is a Russian former Olympic gold-winning swimmer, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprint freestyle swimmers of all time.-Career:Born in Lesnoy, Sverdlovsk Oblast , Popov began swimming at age 8 at... Vladimir Predkin Vladimir Predkin Vladimir Viktorovich Predkin is a retired freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in freestyle relay.-References:... Vladimir Pyshnenko Vladimir Pyshnenko Vladimir Vasilevich Pyshnenko is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who won one gold medal and two silver medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics at Barcelona and one silver medal 1996 Summer Olympics at Atlanta... Heat Denis Pimankov Denis Pimankov Denis Sergeyevich Pimankov is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won several medals as a member of the freestyle relay team during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.-External links:* ... Konstantin Ushkov Konstantin Ushkov Konstantin Ushkov is a retired butterfly swimmer from Russia, who won silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in freestyle relay. He also competed for Kyrgyzstan at the 2000 Summer Olympics-References:...	Final Christian Tröger Christian Tröger Christian-Alexander Tröger is a former swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of three bronze medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1992 alongside Mark Pinger, Dirk Richter, and Steffen Zesner.- References :* ... Bengt Zikarsky Bengt Zikarsky Bengt Zikarsky is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Tröger, his twin brother Björn Zikarsky and Mark Pinger... Björn Zikarsky Björn Zikarsky Björn Zikarsky is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Tröger, his twin brother Bengt Zikarsky and Mark Pinger. He also competed in the 1988 Summer... Mark Pinger Mark Pinger Mark Pinger is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of two bronze medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics.... Heat* Alexander Lüderitz Alexander Lüderitz Alexander Lüderitz is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who swam in the qualifying heats of the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. In the final he was replaced by Christian Tröger who, alongside Bengt Zikarsky, Björn Zikarsky, and Mark Pinger won...

Final

RANK	FINAL	TIME
	' Jon Olsen Jon Olsen Jon C. B. Olsen is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who was highly successful as a member of the US relay teams in the 1990s.... Josh Davis Josh Davis (swimmer) Joshua Clark Davis is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States who was team captain in 2000, he won five medals as a member of US Men's Relay Teams: three golds at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, and two silvers four years later at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney,... Brad Schumacher Brad Schumacher Bradley Darrell Schumacher is a two-time, two-sport Olympian from the United States. He was part of two gold medal swimming relay teams at the 1996 Olympics... Gary Hall Jr.	3:15.41
	' Roman Yegorov Roman Yegorov Roman Yegorov is a former Russian freestyle swimmer.Yegorov won several medals as a member of the freestyle relay team during the mid-1990s. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics for his native country, winning two silver medals in the relay events.-References:... Alexander Popov Alexander Popov (swimmer) Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov ; is a Russian former Olympic gold-winning swimmer, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprint freestyle swimmers of all time.-Career:Born in Lesnoy, Sverdlovsk Oblast , Popov began swimming at age 8 at... Vladimir Predkin Vladimir Predkin Vladimir Viktorovich Predkin is a retired freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in freestyle relay.-References:... Vladimir Pyshnenko Vladimir Pyshnenko Vladimir Vasilevich Pyshnenko is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who won one gold medal and two silver medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics at Barcelona and one silver medal 1996 Summer Olympics at Atlanta...	3:17.06
	' Christian Tröger Christian Tröger Christian-Alexander Tröger is a former swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of three bronze medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1992 alongside Mark Pinger, Dirk Richter, and Steffen Zesner.- References :* *... Bengt Zikarsky Bengt Zikarsky Bengt Zikarsky is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Tröger, his twin brother Björn Zikarsky and Mark Pinger... Björn Zikarsky Björn Zikarsky Björn Zikarsky is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Tröger, his twin brother Bengt Zikarsky and Mark Pinger. He also competed in the 1988 Summer... Mark Pinger Mark Pinger Mark Pinger is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of two bronze medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics....	3:17.20
4.	' Fernando Scherer Fernando Scherer Fernando de Queiroz Scherer is an international top swimmer from Brazil, who won the bronze medal in the 50 meters freestyle at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia... Alexandre Massura Alexandre Massura Alexandre Massura Neto is a retired male freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Brazil, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996... André Cordeiro André Cordeiro (swimmer) André Cordeiro is a retired freestyle swimmer from Brazil. He competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.- References :... Gustavo Borges Gustavo Borges Gustavo França Borges Gustavo França Borges Gustavo França Borges (born December 2, 1972 in Ribeirão Preto is a former international top swimmer from Brazil. He participated in four Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992...	3:18.30
5.	' Mark Veens Mark Veens Mark Hermanus Maria Veens is a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at three consequentive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia as a member of the 4×100 m freestyle .Veens' finest hour came at the European Short Course Swimming... Pie Geelen Pie Geelen Pieke Geelen is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in fifth position with the Men's Relay Team in the 4x100m Freestyle, alongside Mark Veens, Martin van der Spoel, and Pieter van... Martin van der Spoel Martin van der Spoel Martin Michel van der Spoel is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in tenth place in the 200m Individual Medley, and in fifth and seventh position with the Men's... Pieter van den Hoogenband Pieter van den Hoogenband Pieter Cornelis Ruud Martijn van den Hoogenband is a Dutch former swimmer and a triple Olympic champion.-Personal life:...	3:19.02
6.	' Michael Klim Michael Klim Michael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming... Matthew Dunn Matthew Dunn Matthew Dunn is a former Olympic freestyle and medley swimmer swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992.... Scott Logan Scott Logan (swimmer) Scott Matthew Logan is a former Olympic relay freestyle swimmer who competed for Australia at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.... Chris Fydler Chris Fydler Christopher John Fydler is a former freestyle swimmer from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992...	3:20.13
7.	' Lars Frölander Lars Frölander Lars Arne Frölander is a Swedish swimmer. He grew up in Ornäs in Borlänge Municipality. He competed in 5 consecutive Olympic Games . The highlight of his career was when he won the gold in the 100 metre butterfly event at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000... Fredrik Letzler Fredrik Letzler Fredrik Lars-Owe Letzler is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He competed twice at the Summer Olympics for his native country, in 1992 and 1996, both in the men's 4×100 m freestyle relay.- References :... Anders Holmertz Anders Holmertz Anders Holmertz is a Swedish retired swimmer who was a leader in freestyle races in the 1980s and at the beginning of 1990s, though often missing personal success. He also settled a record in the 400 m freestyle... Christer Wallin Christer Wallin Bengt Christer Wallin is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He won the silver medal in the 4×200 m freestyle relay at the 1992 Summer Olympics together Tommy Werner, Anders Holmertz and Lars Frölander....	3:20.16
8.	' Nicholas Shackell Nicholas Shackell Nicholas Shackell is a former freestyle swimmer from Great Britain.Nicholas competed in the 100 metre freestyle at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, finishing 28th fastest overall.... Alan Rapley Mark Stevens Mike Fibbens Mike Fibbens Michael Wenham Fibbens is an English swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 .-References:* * *...	3:21.52

Non-Qualifiers

RANK	HEATS	TIME
9.	' John Steel John Steel (swimmer) For other persons named John Steel, see John Steel .John Meredith Steel is a former freestyle swimmer from New Zealand, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain.Steel won two silver medals at the 1994 Commonwealth... Walter Tongue Danyon Loader Danyon Loader Danyon Loader ONZM is an Olympic champion, former World Record holding swimmer from New Zealand, based in Dunedin... Trent Bray Trent Bray Trent Bray is a former freestyle swimmer and surf lifesaver from New Zealand, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics. He also won 3 Gold medals and 3 bronze at the 1998 World Surf Lifesaving Championships...	3:23.09
10.	' Nicolae Ivan Nicolae Ivan Nicolae Ivan is a retired freestyle swimmer from Romania, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle at the 1996 European SC Championships in Rostock.-References:* *... Răzvan Petcu Razvan Petcu Răzvan Petcu is a retired freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Romania, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's 4×100 m freestyle relay event at the 1995 FINA Short Course World... Horaţiu Badiţă Alexandru Ioanovici Alexandru Ioanovici Alexandru Ioanovici is a retired freestyle swimmer from Romania, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's 4×100 m freestyle relay event at the 1995 FINA Short Course World Championships in...	3:21.66
11.	' Ludovic Depickère Ludovic Depickère Ludovic Depickère is a retired magician and freestyle swimmer from France, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He was affiliated with a club called Dauphins Wattrelos.... Nicolas Gruson Peirrick Chavatte Frédéric Lefevre	3:21.79
12.	' Jani Sievinen Jani Sievinen Jani Nikanor Sievinen is a former medley swimmer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia... Antti Kasvio Antti Kasvio Antti Kasvio is a former freestyle swimmer from Finland who won the bronze medal in the 200 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Together with Jani Sievinen he was Finland's leading swimmer in the 1990s.At the 1993 European Swimming Championships in Sheffield, Kasvio... Janne Blomqvist Janne Blomqvist Janne Blomqvist is a retired freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Blomqvist competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain... Kalle Varonen Kalle Varonen Kalle Varonen is a retired freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Varonen competed for his native country at 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. His best result was a 12th place with the men's 4×100 metres freestyle relay team, alongside Jani Sievinen, Antti Kasvio, and Janne...	3:22.99
13.	' Diego Henao Carlos Santander Alejandro Carrizo Francisco Sánchez	3:23.04
14.	' Miroslav Vučetić Miloš Milošević Miloš Miloševic Miloš Milošević is a swimmer from Croatia. His best swimming discipline was butterfly stroke, but he also competed in freestyle and backstroke.... Alen Lončar Alen Loncar Alen Lončar is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Croatia, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.-References:* ... Marijan Kanjer Marijan Kanjer Marijan Kanjer is a freestyle swimmer from Croatia, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.-References:...	3:26.02
15.	' Julio Santos Julio Santos Julio Fernando Santos Masías is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Ecuador. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native South American country, starting in 1996. He was born in Portoviejo, Manabí.-References:*... Felipe Delgado Felipe Delgado Felipe Wax Delgado a.k.a. "DJ Wax Dawg" is an American DJ, songwriter and record producer based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is primarily known for his discovery of CeCe Peniston, and collaborative works with his hometown friend and a music producer/keyboardist, Rodney K. Jackson... Roberto Delgado Javier Santos	3:27.77
16.	' Eduardo González Eduardo Gonzalez Eduardo Gonzalez is a Hialeah, Florida Republican politician who serves as the District 102 representative in the Florida House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2006 and reelected in 2008.... José González Arsenio López Ricardo Busquets Ricardo Busquets Ricardo J. Busquets Healy is a former freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico.A student of the University of Tennessee, Busquets is the only Puerto Rico swimmer to ever medal at the World Championships...	3:28.27
17.	' Ravil Nachaev Oleg Tsvetkovskiy Oleg Pukhnatiy Vyacheslav Kabanov	3:28.33
18.	' Sergey Ashihmin Andrey Kvasov Dmitri Lapine Vitaliy Vasilev	3:30.62
—	' Sergey Borisenko Sergey Borisenko Sergey Borisenko is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Kazakhstan. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996 . His best Olympic result was finishing in 21st place at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay event, alongside... Aleksey Khovrin Aleksey Khovrin Aleksey Khovrin is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Kazakhstan. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was disqualified with the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay Team, alongside Sergey Borisenko, Sergey Ushkalov, and Aleksey Yegorov.-References:... Sergey Ushkalov Sergey Ushkalov Sergey Ushkalov is a retired male freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Kazakhstan. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. His best Olympic result was finishing in 15th place in the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay event.-References:... Aleksey Yegorov Aleksey Yegorov Aleksey Yegorov is a retired male freestyle swimmer. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 for Kazakhstan and then for Russia in 2000 . His best Olympic result was finishing in 8th place at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's 4×200 m freestyle relay...	DSQ

Medalists

Final

Non-Qualifiers

See also