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Rio 2016: Swimmer Michael Phelps wins 22nd gold medal in 200m individual medley

Michael Phelps won his 22nd career gold medal in spectacular fashion today, once again demolishing his rivals in the 200m individual medley and setting-up what turned into a historic night for U.S swimming. Phelps

India TV Sports Desk Rio de Janeiro Published : Aug 12, 2016 9:43 IST, Updated : Aug 12, 2016 9:43 IST
Michael Phelps 22nd gold win
Michael Phelps 22nd gold win

Michael Phelps won his 22nd career gold medal in spectacular fashion today, once again demolishing his rivals in the 200m individual medley and setting-up what turned into a historic night for U.S swimming.

 

Phelps finished the final in 1 minute 54.66 seconds, almost two seconds ahead of Japan's Kosuke Hagino at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium. China's Wang Shun took bronze in 1:57.05.

India Tv - Michael Phelps 22nd gold win
Michael Phelps 22nd gold win

While the landmark is a swimming first, two other athletes have achieved the feat in other Olympic sports: Al Oerter in discuss and Carl Lewis in long jump.

Phelps could also perform the so-called four-peat in the 100m butterfly here.

India Tv - Michael Phelps 22nd gold win
Michael Phelps 22nd gold win

Thursday's victory was Phelps' 22nd Olympic gold medal as he continues to extend his record as the most successful Olympian of all time.

India Tv - Michael Phelps 22nd gold win
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The 31-year-old has now won each of his four finals in Rio so far: the 200m butterfly, the 4x100m freestyle, the 4x200m freestyle and the 200m individual medley.

India Tv - Michael Phelps 22nd gold win
Michael Phelps 22nd gold win

On Friday, he will compete in the final of the 100m butterfly and he is expected to also take part in the 4x100m medley relay.

(With inputs from IANS)

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