Reported by Mitch Bowmile.
MEN’S 200M IM SEMIFINALS
Top seed: Ryan Lochte (1:58.04)
World record: 1:54.00 – Ryan Lochte
American record: 1:54.00 – Ryan Lochte
U.S Open record: 1:54.56 – Ryan Lochte
U.S Nationals record: 1:54.56 – Ryan Lochte
JR World record: 1:59.44 – Joseph Bentz
2012 Winning Time: 1:54.84 – Michael Phelps
Both Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte put on clinics in their heats, pushing way out in front in order to win their respective semifinals and take the top two spots heading into finals.
Phelps looked easy on the fly, very strong on the backstroke, and smooth on both the breaststroke and freestyle. In the last 10-meters Phelps slowed down in order to conserve energy for tomorrow night where he’ll be up againstRyan Lochte.
Lochte was out quick on the fly and didnt’ really let up much. His breaststroke, which has been the point of concern this week after a pulled groin on day one, looked as though it didn’t pain him. Just like Phelps, he eased up towards the end putting up a 1:56.71.
David Nolan took the third overall seed in 1:58.16.
TOP 8
- Ryan Lochte (1:56.71)
- Michael Phelps (1:57.61)
- David Nolan (1:58.16)
- Gunnar Bentz (1:59.38)
- Abrahm Devine (1:59.43)
- Michael Andrew (1:59.44)
- Jay Litherland (1:59.53)
- Andrew Seliskar (1:59.86)
For official results click here.
It’s going to be very interesting to see what Nolan can do. He’s swum well in freestyle, including the 200. Should be a low 1:57, but could being next to Lochte pull him to a high 1:56?
The underwaters of those three guys right next to each other are going to be unbelievable. Probably the best film to study ever.
Its going to be a good race, with Lochte going all out and MP maybe saving a little up for the 100 fly. They both should be close to 1:55 high. The youth and talent of Hagino is going to be hard to beat in Rio.
I still like Lochte’s chances in Rio. Hopefully healthy, very fresh by his standards (won’t be training up to the 400 IM, won’t be swimming a million events), and a “let’s settle this once and for all” attitude.
I don’t see Phelps winning tomorrow. Or in the Olympics. Lochte wins tomorrow and Hagino in rio.
you also said phelps wouldnt qualify in the 200 fly. now I’m certain you are a troll
Lol
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/ryan-lochte-wins-200m-im-semifinal-trials
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/michael-phelps-wins-his-200m-im-semifinal
I think we’ll see a pair of 1:55 mids or 1:54 highs in tomorrow’s final given how competitive these guys are with each other!