Lezak gets individual bronze, becomes human.

Jason Lezak, competing in his only individual final of the games, secured the bronze medal in the 100m freestyle. He finished the race in 47.67 seconds.

World champion Alain Bernard of France somewhat got revenge for losing the 4x100m relay by winning the gold with a time of 47.21 seconds. The final results of the 100m freestyle:

1. Alain Bernard (France) - 47.21 sec
2. Eamon Sullivan (Australia) - 47.32 sec
3. Jason Lezak (USA) and Cesar Cielo (Brazil) - 47.67 sec
4. Pieter van den Hoogenband (Netherlands) - 47.75 sec

This race really puts Lezaks historic relay race into perspective. Lezak dove into the water almost a full body length behind Alain Bernard, the world record holder in the 100m freestyle. At the turn Bernard still had that same lead. And when it was all said and done Lezak had overtaken Bernard for the gold finishing his anchor leg in 46.06 sec.

Sullivan currently holds the world record at 47.05 seconds. Remember Lezak swam a 46.06. He all but crushed the world record. Sadly, it doesn't count for the record because Lezak swam it as part of a relay team. Although, the leadoff leg of the relay does qualify for records because it has a traditional standing start. Rest assured, it will live on in the annals of inhuman performances.

46.06?? Gimme a break!!