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LONDON – Michael Phelps' reign as the world's most dominant Olympic swimmer took a serious hit in his first race at the London Games. Ryan Lochte captured the gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley on Saturday, while Phelps finished fourthMichael Phelps' Olympic reign has come to an end -- he finished in fourth place in the 400 IM, not even getting a medal. American Ryan Lochte took…Anyone with a prized ticket to the first big showdown of the London Games had to know Michael Phelps was in trouble earlier in the day when he barely qualified for the final of the event he owns two gold medals in. That was a shocker, but what happenedLONDON – Michael Phelps will get his showdown with Ryan Lochte, but barely. Michael Phelps on Saturday earned the eighth and final qualifying spot for the final of the. Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY Sports. Michael Phelps on Saturday earned the eighthMichael Phelps' Olympic reign has come to an end -- he finished in fourth place in the 400 IM, not even getting a medal. American Ryan Lochte took…
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