Phelps, Shields Fly Again To 1-2 In The 100 Fly; Phelps Moves To Second In World

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Men’s 100 Fly FINALS:

After turning fourth at the turn, world record holder Michael Phelps delivered a strong underwater kick to blast even with the race leaders: Seth Stubblefield and Tim Phillips. Phelps pulled even before eventually eclipsing the leaders and charging to a decisive win of 51.00. Phelps’ time moves him to second in the world rankings, behind only Laszlo Cseh’s 50.86.

Also moving up to challenge the leaders was newly minted Olympian Tom Shields. Shields powered alongside Phelps to claim the number two spot with a final 51.20.

Stubblefield, first to the turn, kept a close race with Shields but slipped to third and a 51.24.

Fourth was picked up by Jack Conger and his time of 51.26, while Phillips slipped to fifth and a 51.44.

Matthew Josa (51.86), Will Glass (52.25), and Giles Smith (53.56) completed the top eight.

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