Barcelona, July 28: The United States smashed their own world record in winning the men's 4x100 metres medley relay final at the World Swimming Championships today. The American team of Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hansen, Ian Crocker and Jason Lezak touched in three minutes 31.54 seconds to smash the old record of 3:33.48 set by their own country last September in Yokohama.

Russia finished second in 3:34.74 while Japan were third in 3:36.12. Defending champions Australia were disqualified in the heats after officials ruled that there had been a faulty takeover between backstroker Josh Watson and breaststroker Jim Piper at the end of the first leg.
Bureau Report