Lochte dominates medley heats after freestyle flop


  • Swimming
  • Wednesday, 05 Aug 2015

Ryan Lochte of the U.S. reacts after his men's 200m individual medley heat at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia, August 5, 2015. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) - Ryan Lochte of the United States was back to his best when he started the defence of his men's 200 metres individual medley title in commanding fashion on day four of the world championships on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old atoned for the disappointment of missing out on a medal in the men's 200m freestyle the previous evening by comfortably securing a semi-final berth in first place, gliding smoothly to the wall in one minute 57.90 seconds.

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