Phelps drops 200 free, bid for 8 golds in London
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Phelps drops 200 free, bid for 8 golds in London

Omaha : NE : USA | Jul 02, 2012 at 9:56 AM PDT
Source: Merced Sun-Star
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Michael Phelps has dropped one of his races at the London Olympics, giving up the chance go for another eight gold medals. Coach Bob Bowman tweeted Monday that Phelps was scratching the 200-meter freestyle, and the decision was confirmed by U.S. head coach Gregg Troy. FULL ARTICLE AT Merced Sun-Star
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