Swimming: Phelps ends California meet with 2 losses
Associated Press
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps has lost another race at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix.
He was beaten in the 100 freestyle and 100-meter backstroke tonight.
The 14-time Olympic gold medalist finished second behind defending world champion Brent Hayden of Canada in the 100 free. Hayden, the leading qualifier, touched in 48.44 seconds. Phelps, swimming in lane 8, clocked 48.87.
Phelps returned later in the 100 back and lost to Olympic teammate Ryan Lochte, who went out fast and held on in 54.15 to complete a sweep of the backstroke events. Phelps touched second in 54.31.
