The Swedish team recorded 3.24.20 - just eight tenths above the Swedish record set by the bronze medal team at the 2022 European Championships, where Sarah Sjöström was among the swimmers.
All four swimmers, Robin Hanson (48.76), Bartolek (48.07), Sara Junevik (53.93) and Sofia Åstedt (53.44), made strong efforts and were faster in the final than in the heats.
It was the fastest time I've ever had in a relay, says Bartolek.
France's star Maxime Grousset made a false start on the first leg and the home team was eliminated.
Instead, Russia, which competes under a neutral flag at the European Championships, won in a time of 3:19.95.
