Jul 9
Michael Phelps has booked two World Championship berths, but his victories in the 200m freestyle and 200m butterfly at the US trials left the Olympic swim star hungry for more.Phelps, who won both events in world record times as part of his eight-gold haul at the Beijing Games, couldn’t help a twinge of disappointment that he couldn’t match or improve his best times, even after his lengthy post-Beijing break.
“That was the thing coming in here we wanted – we wanted to make the World Championship team,” Phelps said. “I’m happy with where I am all things considered, but I’m really happy with a best time.
“I’m not used to not doing a best time when I shave and taper.”