In a time of 1:58.52, ahead of Ryan Lochte in 2:00.30 and Conor J. Dwyer in 2:01.59. Phelps in the Speedo Fastskin3 racing system (but with big awful beard), Lochte in his old trusty banana hammocks :-)
Here’s an interview with Phelps after the race
And here is Ryan Lochte: “An 8th event? – I’m just trying to go for one! :-)”
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That beard is even worse now, being called a porn star moustache, something a sex offender would wear, and (shudder) an 80s handlebar moustache:
http://www.moejackson.com/2012-michael-phelps-celebrates-avn-awards-with-porn-star-moustache-0120
http://www.infdaily.com/2012/01/pics-shirtless-michael-phelps-relaxes-in-the-sun-on-miami-beach.html
http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-01-19/michael-phelps-rocks-80s-handlebar-mustache-in-miami-see-other-celeb-staches-photos/