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.

John Romano | A St. Pete Aquatics event pits Katie Ledecky and Bobby Finke against local kids in an early world championships warmup. ST. PETERSBURG — This is where Olympic dreams begin.

NANTERRE, France — Bobby Finke swam like he was ... As the U.S. grew swimming, it brought new countries to the pool. Now the cold splash of reality is hitting; those newbies are catching up ...