Michael Phelps loses to Ryan Lochte in comeback meet
Michael Phelps (pictured, left) is 0 for 1 in his comeback to the pool. The 22-time Olympic medalist lost to Ryan Lochte (right) in the 100-meter butterfly final at the Arena Grand Prix at Mesa, Ariz., on Thursday night. Lochte touched first in 51.93 seconds, second-fastest in the world this year. Phelps took second in 52.13 in his first meet since retiring after the 2012 London Olympics. “I swam a final again,” a smiling Phelps said. “I said I wanted to be around 52.0 and I would be completely happy with that.” He is the three-time Olympic champion and current world record-holder in the event. His time tied for fourth-quickest in the world. “It’s one meet; it’s one race,” Phelps said. “It’s a long way whether I decide to continue or not. This was awesome.” – Associated Press
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