Reported by Mitch Bowmile.
MEN’S 200M IM FINALS
Top seed: Ryan Lochte (1:56.71)
World record: 1:54.00 – Ryan Lochte
American record: 1:54.00 – Ryan Lochte
U.S Open record: 1:54.56 – Ryan Lochte
U.S Nationals record: 1:54.56 – Ryan Lochte
JR World record: 1:59.44 – Joseph Bentz
2012 Winning Time: 1:54.84 – Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte went head-to-head for the last time ever on U.S soil, and the results came up in favor of Phelps.
Phelps took things out in first following the fly leg, turning in 25.05. Andrew Seliskar turned second ahead of Lochte who turned just behind in 25.19.
At the 100-meter mark, Phelps and Lochte had established themselves as the leaders although Phelps’ teammateDavid Nolan was right in the mix.
At the 150, it was Phelps and Lochte way in front with just 50-meters to go. A big turn for Lochte put him at par with Phelps, but in the final stretch Phelps made sure to edge out in front and take the win in 1:55.91. Lochte was second in 1:56.22.
Nolan touched in for third in 1:59.09.
- Michael Phelps (1:55.91)
- Ryan Lochte (1:56.22)
- David Nolan (1:59.09)
- Gunnar Bentz (1:59.36)
- Jay Litherland (1:59.91)
- Abrahm Devine (2:00.15)
- Andrew Seliskar (2:00.27)
- Austin Surhoff (2:00.33)
For official results click here.
I like this guy better than the clown he was in 2012
The video of the race
http://www.teamusa.org/CookingWithTeamUSA/Episodes/2016/07/01/Olympic-Swimming-Trials–Michael-Phelps-Out-Touches-Ryan-Lochte-In-The-200m-IM?channel=p0aGVlNDE6Owj25ATTXkJmFe9SwsvIul
Ryan is one who really enjoys the journey, and I enjoy watching him. I’m so glad he made the team, and Rio will be a great way to close it out IF that is what HE decides to do. I won’t push him out the door!
Lochte is still good for another year or two. If he comes back from Rio with a Gold(relay) and a bronze(200IM) he will be more than satisfied. There is no reason that he wouldn’t have a go at swimming the Worlds in 2017. He has always said that he is a professional swimmer and an Olympic athlete. He doesn’t look like he is in a hurry to change professions any time soon.
Think this will be Ryan’s last go round at OLY. So much harder for him to qualify this time & only swimming 2 events. The times are a changing for all these old pros with all the new up & comers.
One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen from Ryan! He’s really grown up and that’s wonderful to see! I also like how he can say something to make Michael laugh. Ryan is a real asset to this Olympic team for his shenanigans as well as his tremendous talent and experience.
Gonna be so much more rested in Rio than London or Trials. Just 800 m total.