Aug. 13, 2016
Marcelo Chierighini swam the final leg for Brazil's 4x100 medley relay on Saturday night, helping the home country to a sixth-place finish in the final swimming event of the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Cheirighini anchored in 48.50 seconds, swimming a 100m freestyle for the seventh time during these games. He had previously swam the individual 100 freestyle, finishing 8th overall. He also swam the leadoff leg during the prelims and finals of the 4x100 freestyle relay and anchored the 4x100 medley relay during prelims.