Tom Shields Downs Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte in 100 Fly
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California’s Tom Shields overcame a star-studded finale to win the men’s 100-meter fly at the Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte.
Shields, who has had to withdraw from some events throughout the past year intermittently due to some illnesses, looks to be back into healthy form as he claimed the A final in 52.12.
SwimMAC’s Ryan Lochte touched out NBAC’s Michael Phelps in a battle of the titans, 52.52. to 52.59.
NCAP’s Andrew Seliskar finished fourth in 52.88.
SwimMAC’s Matt Josa (53.00), Venezuela’s Albert Subirats (53.18), Jack Conger (53.38) and Canada’s Santo Condorelli (54.13) claimed fifth through eighth.
Arthur Mendes edged Eugene Godsoe, 53.50 to 53.54, for the B final win, while Tim Phillips wound up third in 53.57.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
- Women’s 200 free
- Men’s 200 free
- Women’s 100 breast
- Men’s 100 breast
- Women’s 50 back
- Men’s 50 back
- Women’s 100 fly
- Men’s 100 fly
- Women’s 400 IM
- Men’s 400 IM