Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay

The final of the Men's 4×200 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....

were held in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...

, on July 21, 1996.

Medalists

Gold	Silver	Bronze
Final 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,... Joe Hudepohl Bradley Schumacher Ryan Berube Ryan Berube Ryan Berube is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal as a member of the U.S. men's relay team in the 4x200 m freestyle at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.... Heat 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....	Final 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.... 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... 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... Anders Lyrbring Anders Lyrbring Anders Christer Lyrbring is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He won the silver medal in the 4x200 m Freestyle Relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics together Christer Wallin, Anders Holmertz and Lars Frölander.- References :* *...	Final Aimo Heilmann Aimo Heilmann Aimo-Rhys Heilmann . is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Keller, Christian Tröger, and Steffen Zesner... Christian Keller Christian Keller Christian Keller . is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from Germany, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. Four years later the three-time European Junior Champion won the bronze medal with the men's 4×200 m freestyle relay... 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 :* ... Steffen Zesner Steffen Zesner Steffen Zesner is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of four medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics. His best result was a silver medal, on the 4×200 metres freestyle, alongside Uwe Dassler, Thomas Flemming, and Sven Lodziewski in Seoul, South Korea. He swam... Heat* Konstantin Dubrovin Konstantin Dubrovin Konstantin Dubrovin is a former freestyle swimmer, who represented Germany at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he swam in the preliminary heats of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay, which eventually won the bronze medal in the final.-References:*... Oliver Lampe Oliver Lampe Oliver Lampe is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Germany, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....

Results

RANK	FINAL	TIME
	' 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,... Joe Hudepohl 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... Ryan Berube Ryan Berube Ryan Berube is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal as a member of the U.S. men's relay team in the 4x200 m freestyle at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....	7:14.81 1:48.19 1:49.29 1:48.89 1:48.47
	' 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.... 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... 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... Anders Lyrbring Anders Lyrbring Anders Christer Lyrbring is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He won the silver medal in the 4x200 m Freestyle Relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics together Christer Wallin, Anders Holmertz and Lars Frölander.- References :* *...	7:17.56 1:50.47 1:47.03 1:48.98 1:51.08
	' Aimo Heilmann Aimo Heilmann Aimo-Rhys Heilmann . is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Keller, Christian Tröger, and Steffen Zesner... Christian Keller Christian Keller Christian Keller . is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from Germany, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. Four years later the three-time European Junior Champion won the bronze medal with the men's 4×200 m freestyle relay... 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 :* *... Steffen Zesner Steffen Zesner Steffen Zesner is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of four medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics. His best result was a silver medal, on the 4×200 metres freestyle, alongside Uwe Dassler, Thomas Flemming, and Sven Lodziewski in Seoul, South Korea. He swam...	7:17.71 1:49.31 1:49.50 1:49.80 1:49.10
4.	' Daniel Kowalski Daniel Kowalski Daniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay... 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... Malcolm Allen 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....	7:18.47 1:49.42 1:48.04 1:50.77 1:50.24
5.	' Paul Palmer Paul Palmer (swimmer) Paul Palmer is a former international freestyle swimmer for England and Great Britain.Coached by Ian Turner at the City of Lincoln Pentaqua Swimming Club, Palmer qualified for the 200 m, 400 m and 1500 m freestyle at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, finishing a respectable 9th position ... Andrew Clayton Andrew Clayton Andrew Clayton is a former international freestyle swimmer for England and Great Britain.Clayton twice competed at the Summer Olympics for Great Britain... Mark Stevens James Salter James Salter (swimmer) James Salter is a former international freestyle swimmer for England and Great Britain. He trained with the City of Edinburgh Swimming Club, Scotland...	7:18.74 1:49.19 1:49.84 1:50.42 1:49.29
6.	' Massimiliano Rosolino Massimiliano Rosolino -Biography:Born in Naples of an Italian father, Salvatore, and Australian mother, Carolyn, he moved to Australia at the age of three, coming back to Italy at six. Rosolino declared about his beginnings as a swimmer:... Emanuele Idini Emanuele Idini Emanuele Idini is a retired freestyle swimmer from Italy, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics: 1992 and 1996.... Emanuele Merisi Emanuele Merisi Emanuele Merisi is an Italian former professional swimmer, specialized in backstroke, who won a bronze medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics.- Career :Merisi was born in Treviglio, province of Bergamo .... Pier Maria Siciliano	7:19.92 1:49.22 1:50.36 1:51.14 1:49.20
7.	' Marcel Wouda Marcel Wouda Marcel Reinier Wouda is a former Dutch swimmer, who became Holland's first world champion when he won the world title in the 200 m individual medley at the FINA 1998 World Aquatics Championships in Perth, Australia... Mark van der Zijden Mark van der Zijden Mark Richard van der Zijden is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the Netherlands, who swam in the qualifying heats of the bronze winning 4×200 m freestyle relay team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia... 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:...	7:21.96 1:49.89 1:50.77 1:52.05 1:49.25
8.	' Yann deFabrique Lionel Poirot Bruno Orsoni Christophe Bordeau Christophe Bordeau Christophe Bordeau is a retired butterfly and freestyle swimmer from France, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won two bronze medals in the early 1990s at the European Long Course Championships.-References:* *...	7:24.85 1:50.76 1:50.74 1:51.97 1:51.38

Non-Qualifiers

RANK	HEATS	TIME
9.	' 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... Murray Burdan Murray Burdan Murray William Burdan is a former freestyle and butterfly swimmer from New Zealand, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States, for his native country... Scott Cameron Scott Cameron Scott Cameron is an Olympic swimmer from New Zealand. He swam for New Zealand at the 1996 Olympics.Alongside Trent Bray, John Davis and Danyon Loader he was part of the bronze medal winning 4x200m freestyle relay team at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.-References:... Danyon Loader Danyon Loader Danyon Loader ONZM is an Olympic champion, former World Record holding swimmer from New Zealand, based in Dunedin...	7:24.35 1:50.77 1:51.84 1:53.30 1:48.44
10.	' Cassiano Leal Cassiano Leal Cassiano Schalch Leal is a former international freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics for his native country.... Luiz Lima Luiz Lima Luiz Eduardo Carneiro da Silva de Souza Lima is a long-distance freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. He won the gold medal in the 400 m freestyle at the 1997 Universiade.-References:... Fernando Saez André Teixeira André Teixeira André Luiz Castro Teixeira is a former international butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Brazil. He participated in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. His best and only result in Atlanta, Georgia was the 10th place in the men's 4×200 m freestyle.-References:...	7:28.82 1:52.35 1:51.99 1:52.38 1:52.10
11.	' Francisco Sánchez Carlos Santander Diego Henao Rafael Manzano	7:32.63 1:52.34 1:52.58 1:52.57 1:55.14
12.	' Vyacheslav Kabanov Aleksandr Agafonov Dmitriy Pankov Oleg Tsvetkovskiy	7:40.60 1:53.76 1:56.44 1:56.29 1:54.11
13.	' Gordan Kožulj Gordan Kožulj Gordan Kožulj is a former backstroke swimmer from Croatia, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.... Miroslav Vučetić 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:*... Marko Strahija Marko Strahija Marko Strahija is a backstroke swimmer from Croatia, who competed at two Summer Olympics, starting in 1996....	7:43.69 1:57.08 1:53.83 1:53.89 1:58.89
14.	' Yun-Ho Koh Gyu-Chang Lee Cheol Woo Min-Suk Kim	7:45.98 1:52.77 1:56.84 1:57.32 1:59.05
15.	' Ju Wei Gerald Koh Desmond Koh Thum Ping Tjin Thum Ping Tjin Thum Ping Tjin , better known as PJ, is the first Singaporean to swim the English Channel. He is also the first Oxford University graduate student to do so. He was a member of the Singapore national swimming team and has represented Singapore at every level, including the 1996 Summer Olympics in...	7:54.19 1:55.49 2:00.59 1:59.41 1:58.70
16.	' Roberto Delgado 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:... Javier Santos Andrés Vasconcellos Andrés Vasconcellos Andrés Vasconcellos Mathieu is a retired male freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Ecuador. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics for his native South American country.-References:...	7:54.37 1:57.86 1:56.60 1:59.79 2:00.12
17.	' Sergey Ashihmin Andrey Kvasov Dmitri Lapine Vitaliy Vasilev	8:00.00 2:03.05 1:53.91 1:56.01 2:07.03

Medalists

Results

Non-Qualifiers

See also