Olympics-Swimming-U.S. wins men's 4x200m freestyle relay, Phelps takes 21st gold
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The United States won the men's 4x200 meter freestyle relay on Tuesday, with Michael Phelps swimming the anchor leg to take his 21st gold medal.
Britain won silver, and Japan bronze.
Phelps swam the final leg an hour after winning his 20th gold in the 200 meters butterfly.
(Reporting by Mark Trevelyan; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
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