Tom Shields Ties Michael Phelps in 100 Butterfly – Video Interview

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2014 Arena Grand Prix at Santa Clara

Men’s 100 Butterfly – FINALS

Tom Shields and Michael Phelps have tied once again. They are the current co-American record holders in the 200 yard butterfly, and now they are tying again in meters. Michael Phelps was able to break his 52.13 barrier by .02, touching the wall at 52.11. Tom Shields had a slight lead at the 50 against Phelps, but Phelps was slightly faster on the way home. Both swimmers dropped from their prelim swims. Eugene Godsoe finished third, exactly one second behind Phelps and Shields. Jack Conger and Justin Lynch were both at 53.5′s for 4th and 5th. Jason Dunford won the B-final of the men’s 100 butterfly with a time of 53.77.

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Diana
9 years ago

WOW! What a great boost THAT must be….tying MP in yards AND meters? Whoa!

coacherik
9 years ago

Good stuff! Love the detail and expectations he has for the race, going back six 100 flys for his first 50 split.

Going to get the race video soon?

About Gold Medal Mel Stewart

Gold Medal Mel Stewart

MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly. As a writer/producer and sports columnist, Mel has contributed to Yahoo Sports, Universal Sports, …

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