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Ian Thorpe wins Olympic men's 400m freestyle swimming gold at Sydney 2000
Ian Thorpe won the men's 400m freestyle title in swimming at the Sydney Olympics on 16 September 2000.
2000-09-16 · Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Australia
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The story
Ian Thorpe won the men's 400m freestyle title in swimming at the Sydney Olympics on 16 September 2000. The gold medal represented Australia, with the competition recorded at Sydney International Aquatic Centre.
How it unfolded
Massimiliano Rosolino (Italy) took silver; Klete Keller (USA) took bronze. The complete medal order identifies the competition’s outcome, including the countries represented by the other medallists.
The wider picture
Olympic pool swimming used a 50-metre course. Freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and medley were separate categories; the distance and stroke identify the result within the programme.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Ian Thorpe | Australia |
| Silver | Massimiliano Rosolino | Italy |
| Bronze | Klete Keller | USA |
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.