MELBOURNE – Jodie Henry rolled back the years to anchor Australia to victory in the women’s 4×100 metres freestyle relay at the world championships on Sunday.
Amanda Weir had given the United States a commanding lead at the last changeover but Henry reeled in Kara Lynn Joyce over the final 10m to give the hosts the gold. Henry, Libby Lenton, Melanie Schlanger and Shayne Reese clocked three minutes 35.48 seconds, 0.26 outside the world record set by Germany last year.The US were second in 3:35.68 with Netherlands taking the bronze in 3:36.81.Germany finished fourth.Nampa-ReutersHenry, Libby Lenton, Melanie Schlanger and Shayne Reese clocked three minutes 35.48 seconds, 0.26 outside the world record set by Germany last year.The US were second in 3:35.68 with Netherlands taking the bronze in 3:36.81.Germany finished fourth.Nampa-Reuters
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