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German Hands Phelps Rare Loss; Breaks Record, Too

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:16:54 CDT

Germany's Paul Biedermann handed Michael Phelps his first major individual loss in 4 years—and snatched away his world record, too—with a stunning win in the 200-meter freestyle at the world swimming championships today in Rome. Virtually unknown outside his country before this meet, Biedermann has now erased Ian...

Phelps Wins Fourth Gold, Third Record

Patrick Hopkins — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:36:35 CDT

Michael Phelps won his fourth gold medal and his third world record at the World Swimming Championships in Melbourne today, this time in the 200-meter individual medley. At 1:54.98, Phelps was .86 seconds under than the old record -- also his.

Phelps Shatters Butterfly Record

Patrick Hopkins — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:53:51 CDT

Michael Phelps set another record at the World Swimming Championships in Melbourne today, becoming the first man to break the 1:53 barrier in the 200-meter butterfly, and producing the biggest time drop in the event in 48 years. "I feel like a 12-year-old," the 21-year-old said," being able to...