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U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

"The Americans? We're going to smash them. That's what we came here for," [French swimmer Alain] Bernard said.

Is it undignified to laugh here? No? Then.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! That was, hands-down, one of the greatest Olympic moments of all time.

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Comments (11)

[ Jessi ] says:
on August 11, 2008 12:44 AM

That was AMAZING! I thought that France just beat us out and then "1 USA" flashed across the screen - my family and I went crazy.

One of the greatest sport moments I have ever witnessed. Incredible.

[ Holly ] says:
on August 11, 2008 4:24 AM

And after the race:

"A fingertip did the victory," said Amaury Leveaux, one of the French swimmers. "It is nothing."

Whatever you say, mon ami.

[ james ] says:
on August 11, 2008 7:38 AM

That was one of the most intense sports moments i've ever seen, thats for sure i cant believe they pulled that one out.

[ Angela ] says:
on August 11, 2008 8:50 AM

That was awesome. Normally I'm not all about the swimming but wow! One of the best moments ever- the looks on the faces of the French team made my day.

[ joyosity ] says:
on August 11, 2008 9:10 AM

That was freakin' awesome! So glad it was live, too!

[ Anonymous ] says:
on August 11, 2008 9:31 AM

yea, i have to agree with you all. it was close to being the greatest sport moment ever. (behind '04 ALCS of course)
i was screaming the entire final lap. oh, and michael phelps looked like he could rip a human being apart when he was celebrating. not that thats a bad thing...i'm just saying

[ anne ] says:
on August 11, 2008 11:32 AM

that was so amazing. i was watching it, yelling at the screen "pick it up pick it up pick it up!!!!!!!" i couldn't believe it when they won - those french swimmers looked shattered. that'll teach you to talk trash!

[ Jolie ] says:
on August 11, 2008 12:05 PM

top notch. I really didn't think USA had a chance until the very last 2 seconds. Did anyone see the replay of them taking a look at each other right before Lezak pulled forward to the wall? that's what I call true team effort.

[ Piney61 ] says:
on August 11, 2008 2:11 PM

I think Groundkeeper Willie said it best when he said "you cheese eating surrender monkeys". That was riiiidiculous, seirously. Also Michael Phelps is a goofy looking mofo.

[ abpjd ] says:
on August 11, 2008 4:54 PM

I'm ripped exactly like Phelps.

[ Jane ] says:
on August 11, 2008 6:50 PM

Goofy looking, indeed. But apparently cut from marble.

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