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Paul Biedermann beat Olympic champion Michael Phelps in the 200-meter freestyle at the Fina World Championships in Rome. The German came in with a time of 1:42:00, a new world record.
Phelps was first off the blocks, but Biedemann took the lead at the first turn.
He touched the final wall nearly a body length in front of Phelps.
"For the moment it is just like a dream. It's such an amazing feeling. I'm so fine," he told reporters.
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at 16:59 on July 28th, 2009
Supposedly, Phelps's suit has less polyurethane than Biedermann's suit, which apparently has more buoyance.
Phelps is also a bit out of shape. Nevertheless, good for Biedermann.
at 11:44 on July 29th, 2009
This clip has footage of the actual defeat.
"He touched the final wall nearly a body length in front of Phelps," is almost an understatement.
http://www.newsy.com/videos/suited_up_for_controversy