Michael Phelps at the start of the 100m backstroke in the 2014 USA National Championships at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Complex. Aug 9, 2014; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Michael Phelps made an ominous return to international competition on Friday, qualifying for the final of the 100 metres freestyle at the Pan Pacific championships at Australia's Gold Coast.
Taking on the world's best sprinters in an event he rarely competed in even at his peak, Phelps won his heat and touched the wall in 48.45 seconds.
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