Today, McEvoy overpowered the British legend Ben Proud and the French super champ ... earned the title of being the first Australian male swimmer to compete in four Olympics.

Cameron McEvoy (left) and Ben Proud (right) finished first and third ... "We train while Russian rockets are flying round the swimming pool. You never know if you stay alive or not.

Bukhov started slowly but timed his final reach for the wall perfectly to win in 21.44 seconds, beating McEvoy by .01. Ben Proud of Britain won the bronze. Australia's McEvoy swum 21.13 seconds in ...