Though he wasn't pleased with the speed that he was clocking, Michael Phelps managed to surge ahead of the pack early on in the 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. National championships, to win a coveted spot on the U.S. team for the Pan Pacific Championships next month.
The Olympic Gold medalist touched the wall in 1: 45.61 seconds flat - a record time (the fastest this year) - and in the process quickly dispelled rumors that he was an out-of-shape swimmer who just might fail poolside in the picturesque Souhern California town of Irvine this evening.
"Still slower than I want to be," the Olympic champion confided to all within earshot.
Ryan Lochte fought vigorously to best Phelps (he trailed close 'til the near-end of the race) - but eventually lost out to the celebrated Olympic Swimmer - to nab the No. 2 spot.
Lochte's numbers were nothing to sniff at either (1:47.78).
Peter Vanderkaay - a bronze medalist - boasted third place (1:46.84).
Congrats, Michael!
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