Splash of the Titans

U.S. swimming rivals Phelps and Lochte square off today in London

By Scott M. Reid
The Orange County Register

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 28, 2012

~~<p>LONDON » Michael Phelps, barring disaster in the morning heats, will step atop a starting block at the Olympics Aquatic Centre for the Olympic Games 400-meter individual medley final today.</p>
<p>Four years ago, Phelps dove into the 400 IM final, chasing a ghost through the uncharted waters of Beijing. Today, a very real and familiar rival will stand at the ready only a few feet away.</p>
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LONDON » Michael Phelps, barring disaster in the morning heats, will step atop a starting block at the Olympics Aquatic Centre for the Olympic Games 400-meter individual medley final today.

Four years ago, Phelps dove into the 400 IM final, chasing a ghost through the uncharted waters of Beijing. Today, a very real and familiar rival will stand at the ready only a few feet away. Login for more...