American swimmers on top again but alarm bells sounding with LA looming


BOBBY Finke prevented a shock gold medal wipe-out for the US men with his win in the 1,500m freestyle at the Paris Olympic pool on Sunday, but alarm bells will be going off at USA Swimming headquarters ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

From Michael Phelps to Johnny Weissmuller, the US has rolled out Olympic champions like a gold medal assembly line.

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