Phelps, Lochte 200 IM Rivalry Heads to Rio

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The men’s 200 IM race has been one of the most anticipated of the week after Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have each scratched events. The show did not disappoint.

While Phelps lead at each wall, the two turned in synch and well ahead of the field after the breaststroke. Phelps pulled further ahead in the final few strokes to touch first in 1:55.91, the second fastest time in the world this year. The world record holder finished second tonight in 1:56.22, the world’s third best this year. With that, the rivalry will head to Rio.

David Nolan was challenging the duo at the halfway mark but wound up third in 1:59.09.

Georgia teammates Gunnar Bentz and Jay Litherland were the only other swimmers under two minutes in 1:59.36 and 1:59.91.

Abrahm Devine (2:00.15), Andrew Seliskar (2:00.27) and Austin Surhoff (2:00.33) also competed in tonight’s final.

Photo Courtesy: Omega Timing

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