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Phelps topped by Peirsol in backstroke
(China Daily/Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-05-18 15:29
There's still some work to do in the 100 back.
Phelps wasn't too upset by his loss, because he's coming off a nine-month layoff that was by far the longest of his career. He had intended to come back sooner, but had to serve a three-month suspension handed down by USA Swimming after a British tabloid published a photo of him using a marijuana pipe. Now it's time to chase down Peirsol. "When Michael gets beat, he remembers the race more," Bowman said. "When I say, 'Let's do some kicking to help with the 100 back,' it'll have more credence." AP |