Phelps posts fast time
MICHAEL PHELPS posted the fastest time in qualifying for the 100 metres freestyle at the Charlotte UltraSwim in America.
Phelps, 23, winner of eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, won his heat in 49.5secs – matched by fellow American Ricky Berens in another heat.
For the final 50 metres, Phelps used his new straight-arm “windmill” action which he believes will raise his performances to new heights by London 2012.
“Over time this will be a faster way to swim,” he said. “But it takes more out of your body.”