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.

No American has held the world record in the 1,500 meters since South Africa-born Sydney Maree, who clocked 3:31.24 in 1983. Perhaps a better shot comes Sept. 5 at Zurich, where all three ...

NANTERRE, France — Bobby Finke set a world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle Sunday, giving the United States a huge boost on the final night of swimming. Finke was under world-record pace the ...

Faith Kipyegon’s already a three-time Olympic 1,500-meter champion. She’s already the world-record holder in the mile and ...

Some world records stand for years ... two-time Olympic gold medalist Ingebrigtsen also set an indoor 1,500-meter record in the same race, passing through the distance in 3:29.63.