Alexis Santos overjoyed with new national record

Alexis Santos shaved 46 hundredths of a second off the previous 400m medley record this week in Rio de Janeiro.

"It was the start I was dreaming of. I came here to beat my time from 2013 and I knew I could do it", said the Sporting swimmer in the press area at the Rio de Janeiro Aquatic Park, going on to reflect on his 14th place finish in a field of 27: "The hardest part is done. I know now that I am in my best form and I want to make the most of it."

Alexis Santos will next be in action on Thursday, in the 200m medley competition.