Boyle of New Zealand, who had dominated the first 350 meters, came third in 4:01.24. World record-holder Camille Muffat of France did not participate. Chinese women won gold and silver in the 50 butterfly when Ying Lu touched the wall
Missy Franklin , battling for the other medals. Schmitt won with an Olympic-record of 1:53.61. France's Camille Muffat took silver in 1:55.58, almost a body length behind, while Bronte Barrett of Australia took the bronze over
teammate Missy Franklin , battling for the other medals. Schmitt won in an Olympic-record 1:53.61. France's Camille Muffat took silver in 1:55.58, almost a body length behind, while Bronte Barrett of Australia took the bronze over
Camille Muffat entered the Olympics with the fastest time in the 400-meter freestyle this year. Somehow, she still managed to fly in under
swimmer. ''But it helped me to grow up, to become more responsible and to be stronger mentally.'' On Sunday, Camille Muffat gave France another gold in the women's 400 free, and the country stands second to the United States in the swimming
after high-tech bodysuits were banned. This was quite a night for France, and not just because of the relay. Camille Muffat won a riveting 400 freestyle duel with American Allison Schmitt , the two virtually stroke for stroke the entire way
Freestyle Gold: Allison Schmitt, United States Silver: Camille Muffat , France Bronze: Federica Pellegrini, Italy 400 Freestyle Gold: Rebecca Adlington, Britain Silver: Camille Muffat , France Bronze: Allison Schmitt, United States
stiff competition in the 200 in London from American rivals Allison Schmitt and Missy Franklin, plus French standout Camille Muffat . Schmitt and Muffat are 1-2 in the world rankings this year. In the 400, Rebecca Adlington of Britain will be
Freestyle Gold: Allison Schmitt, United States Silver: Camille Muffat , France Bronze: Federica Pellegrini, Italy 400 Freestyle Gold: Rebecca Adlington, Britain Silver: Camille Muffat , France Bronze: Allison Schmitt, United States
third heading into the final lap to touch in 1:55.58. Kylie Palmer of Australia won the silver in 1:56.04. Camille Muffat of France took the bronze in 1:56.10. Pellegrini celebrated by propping herself up on a lane rope, then raised