NANTERRE, France -- The final night of swimming at the Paris Olympics stirred a wide range of emotions for an American team that no longer rules the world.
A world record from Bobby Finke.
A historic loss that reignited gripes about Chinese doping.
Finally, another world record for the women's 400-meter medley relay team to edge out rival Australia for the top spot in the gold-medal table.
"Just an awesome way to cap off the meet," said Lilly King of the winning relay team, who joined her teammates in strolling around the deck holding up the stars and stripes as the crowd filed out La Defense Arena.
Finke set his new standard in the 1,500 freestyle before the American women closed a thrilling nine days of swimming in style.
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