Phelps and Lochte set for duel at US nationals


Jul 13, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Michael Phelps waves to the crowd following the Sunday finals of the Bulldog Grand Slam at Gabrielsen Natatorium. Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Olympic swim king Michael Phelps and reigning Swimmer of the Year Ryan Lochte will wage a series of duels at this week's star-studded U.S. national championships in Irvine, California.

Phelps, who has competed in four meets since coming out of retirement in April, will face the toughest test of his comeback as he is entered in the 100-metre freestyle, 100m butterfly, 100m backstroke and 200m individual medley.

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