One down, five to go for Dressel on a night of silver shock for Ledecky

Caleb Dressel led off a U.S. victory in the men’s 4x100-metre freestyle relay Monday at the Tokyo Olympics, easing a bit of America’s sting from Katie Ledecky’s first Olympic loss.

Caeleb Dressel, Blake Pieroni, Bowen Becker and Zach Apple pose with their medals after the final of the men's 4x100m freestyle relay swimming event.

Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position.

Second place.