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Phelps Smashes 100M Butterfly Record

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(Newser) – Michael Phelps demolished both the 100-meter butterfly world record and any lingering concerns about his fitness at the US Nationals yesterday, USA Today reports. Phelps—who returned to training less than five months ago—finished in 50.22 seconds, breaking the 50.40 record set by fellow American Ian Crocker in 2005.

"It was big. it was something I really, really wanted," Phelps said after the victory. "He just smashed me in the 100 at the '05 Worlds. I remember saying then, 'I never want to get beaten that bad again.' That was a wake up call for me." The 100-meter butterfly was the only event of the eight Phelps won at the Beijing Olympics in which he failed to set a world record.

Michael Phelps celebrates after setting a world record of 50.22 seconds in the finals of the men's 100-meter butterfly at the US National Swimming Championships in Indianapolis yesterday.
Michael Phelps celebrates after setting a world record of 50.22 seconds in the finals of the men's 100-meter butterfly at the US National Swimming Championships in Indianapolis yesterday.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michael Phelps competes on his way to a world-record time of 50.22 seconds to win the men's 100-meter butterfly at the US national swimming championships in Indianapolis yesterday.
Michael Phelps competes on his way to a world-record time of 50.22 seconds to win the men's 100-meter butterfly at the US national swimming championships in Indianapolis yesterday.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michael Phelps competes on his way to a world record time of 50.22 seconds to win ithe finals of the men's 100-meter butterfly at the US National Swimming Championships in Indianapolis yesterday.
Michael Phelps competes on his way to a world record time of 50.22 seconds to win ithe finals of the men's 100-meter butterfly at the US National Swimming Championships in Indianapolis yesterday.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Mr.C
Jul 10, 09 2:37 AM CDT
I fail to see this sort of feat as a monumental in human history. Reply
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JaneMP
Jul 10, 09 9:02 AM CDT
Oh, for heaven's sake--relax and just enjoy.
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lonewolf17
Jul 10, 09 2:55 AM CDT
he should not be allowed in competitions; humanoid fish hold an unfair advantage over regular humans. Reply
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thomastribe
Jul 10, 09 12:44 PM CDT
Take superhuman athletes from competing? So no Tiger, Williams sisters, Lance Armstrong ...are you kidding me?
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sysco9
Jul 10, 09 5:08 PM CDT
um i think he was just kidding geez
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