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Anthony Ervin Takes the Gold in 50m Freestyle at Rio Olympics!

Anthony Ervin just won his second gold medal of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics during the 50m freestyle on Friday (August 12) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The 35-year-old Team USA swimmer had previously won a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics and then decided to retire.

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Anthony‘s decision to come out of retirement proved to be a good choice with the medals he has been racking up! This win makes him the oldest Olympic swimmer to ever win an individual event.

Meanwhile, Anthony‘s teammate Nathan Adrian took the bronze medal and and France’s Florent Manaudou took silver.

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U.S. Men's Olympic Swimming Team 2016 - Roster & Athletes!

With the competition rounds of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics kicking off this weekend, let’s take a moment to meet the U.S. Men’s Swimming Team!

The team will feature such star athletes as Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Nathan Adrian, and Conor Dwyer, who have all represented the U.S. in previous games.

Some of the star rookies that you should keep an eye on include 21-year-old Ryan Murphy, the current American record-holder in the 100- and 200-meter men’s backstroke.

19-year-old Caeleb Dressel is also considered to be one to watch. He will be competing in the 100-meter freestyle race.

Click inside to see the full roster for the U.S. Men’s Olympic Swimming Team… More Here! »

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