Olympics swimming: USA women win 200m freestyle relay

United States break the Olympic record as they win gold in the women's 200m freestyle relay.

A brilliant final leg from Allison Schmitt led the Americans home, ahead of Australia, in a time of seven minutes 42.92 seconds.

France won the bronze medal, while Great Britain finished fifth in a creditable time of 7:52.37.

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