US swimmer Michael Phelps in action during the 100m butterfly heats at the Bulldog Grand Slam meet in Georgia on Friday. - EPA
(Reuters) - The comeback of Michael Phelps continued in impressive fashion on Friday as the most decorated Olympian of all time beat rival Ryan Lochte in the 100 metres butterfly and notched up the second fastest time of the year in Athens, Georgia.
Phelps posted a 51.67, his first swim under 52 seconds this year, in just his fourth meet after a 20-month retirement.
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