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Bobby Finke dominates the pool, sets 1,500 freestyle world record

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(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
PARIS -- American iron-man Bobby Finke smashed the men's 1,500-meter freestyle world record as he retained the Olympic gold medal in the event in a thrilling swim Sunday at the Paris pool.

Finke became the only U.S. male swimmer to win an individual gold medal in Paris.

After 30 lung-bustinglaps, Finke touched the wall in 14 minutes, 30.67 seconds at La Defense Arena, ecli