Phelps Wins Olympic Men's 200m Butterfly Gold in World Record Time

Michael Phelps of the United States swims during the men's 200m butterfly final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 13, 2008. Phelps set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event with 1 minute 52.03 seconds.

Michael Phelps of the United States swims during the men's 200m butterfly final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 13, 2008. Phelps set a new wolrd record and won the gold medal in the event with 1 minute 52.03 seconds.

Michael Phelps of the United States reacts after winning the men's 200m butterfly final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 13, 2008. Phelps set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event with 1 minute 52.03 seconds.

Michael Phelps of the United States smiles after winning the men's 200m butterfly final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 13, 2008. Phelps set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event with 1 minute 52.03 seconds.

(Xinhua News Agency August 13, 2008)

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