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Michael Phelps returns to the world spotlight during the FINA World Championships in Rome July 17th through August 2nd.

On his way to qualifying for Rome, Michael broke a world record in the 100 meter butterfly at 50.22 sec, breaking American Ian Crocker’s time of 50.40, which has stood for over 4 years!

(Wow! What does he put in that bong!)

Watch Phelp’s world record breaking performance at UniversalSports.com.

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