Olympics Swimming: French revenge for 2008 relay loss to U.S.

Ryan Lochte grabbed at the edge of the pool, head down, staring at the water. Michael Phelps glared at the scoreboard, trying to digest the first silver medal of his Olympic career.

Right beside them, the French celebrated - as it was just like 2008 but with the roles reversed.

This time, it was France chasing down the United States — and Lochte, no less — to win another riveting relay at the Olympics.

"We got our revenge," French swimmer Clement Lefert said.

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