Strong finish puts Phelps into Championships in Rome
Michael Phelps broke the world record for the 100-meter butterfly in Indianapolis tonight in the U.S. National Competitions.
At the Indiana University Natatorium, he swam to a victorious close - and the world record - to beat the prior record held by Ian Crocker.
Crocker, if you'll recall, set the top speed of 50.40 in Montreal (Canada) a few years ago.
Always a strong-finisher, Phelps shaved off a sliver of the record, when he hit the wall three-tenths faster.
A strong contender was Tyler McGill (51.06) , followed by Aaron Peirsol, who lagged in their wake (51.30).
Now, it is off to Rome for Phelps!
The win landed him a coveted slot at the World Championships in Italy next month.
Always a strong-finisher, Phelps shaved off a sliver of the record, when he hit the wall three-tenths faster.
A strong contender was Tyler McGill (51.06) , followed by Aaron Peirsol, who lagged in their wake (51.30).
Now, it is off to Rome for Phelps!
The win landed him a coveted slot at the World Championships in Italy next month.
