Michael Phelps breaks Olympic record with 4x200m freestyle gold

By: Wajiha Malik

Michael Phelps won a record 19th Olympic medal as he helped the US team to gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay.

It means Phelps also picked up his 15th gold medal as he swam the anchor leg to complete a winning time of six minutes 59.70 seconds ahead of France in second and China in third.

Ryan Lochte put the US team in total control with a blistering first leg and they barely lost their advantage.
Phelps overtakes gymnast Larisa Latynina who has 18 medals.