Rio 2016: Poetry underwater, Michael Phelps you beauty!

The most decorated Olympian of all time produced a stunning second leg to inspire US to victory in the 4x100m freestyle relay.

Update: 2016-08-08 07:24 GMT

Michael Phelps in action at the 4x100m freestyle relay on Monday. (Photo: AP)

The 19-year-old touched the wall in 3min 56.46sec, taking nearly two seconds off her previous record. (Photo: AP)

US swimming legend Michael Phelps extended his record gold medal tally on Sunday, crowning a record-breaking day of drama at the 2016 Rio Olympics. (Photo: AP)

The American quartet's display capped a superb night at the Maria Lenk Olympic Aquatics Centre which saw three world records broken. (Photo: AP)

It was a fairytale moment for Phelps, who came out of retirement for one last crack at the Olympics after battling his personal demons during a stint in rehab. (Photo: AP)

The 31-year-old who has now won 19 gold medals, 23 overall roared with delight and hugged his team-mates after they came home ahead of defending champions France in silver, with Australia third. (Photo: AP)

The most decorated Olympian of all time produced a stunning second leg to inspire US to victory in the 4x100m freestyle relay.

Rio 2016: Poetry underwater, Michael Phelps you beauty!

The most decorated Olympian of all time produced a stunning second leg to inspire US to victory in the 4x100m freestyle relay.

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