Photos: Dutch swimmers claim Women's 4 x 100m Freestyle gold

Updated: 2008-08-10 12:51:56

(L-R) Marleen Veldhuis, Inge Dekker, Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Femke Heemskerk. (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

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The Dutch quartet of Inge Dekker, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Femke Heemskerk and Marleen Veldhuis lit the pool on fire in Bejing on Sunday with their win of the Women's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay.

The United States took the silver, and Athens champion Australia, after a slow start, fought their way to the bronze.

(L-R) Bronze medalists Melanie Schlanger, Alice Mills, Cate Campbell and Lisbeth Trickett (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Ranomi Kromowidjojo celebrates winning. (Photo credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Members of Dutch swimming team celebrate victory. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

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