Read the two articles below for some extremely fast swimming. Phelps broke Matt Biondi’s 1987 American record of 1:33.03 and Simon Burnett’s overall record of 1:32.22 in the 200 yard freestyle with a 1:32.08. On the women’s side Natalie Coughlin went a 1:44.86 in the 200 yard freestyle and a 52.13 in the 100 yard butterfly.

• Phelps Swims Fastest 200-yard Freestyle in History
• Olympians Impress at American Short Course Championships

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