Phelps gets Lochte again, winning 200 IM at trials

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Phelps gets Lochte again, winning 200 IM at trials



Ryan Lochte swims to victory in the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Michael Phelps won another duel with Ryan Lochte at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, edging his rival in their most stirring race yet to take the 200-meter individual medley.












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