Phelps earns surprise sixth gold

Michael Phelps won his sixth gold medal at the World Championships with victory in the 100 metres butterfly today.

Phelps earns surprise sixth gold
Sat, 31 Mar, 2007 - 14:09

Michael Phelps won his sixth gold medal at the World Championships with victory in the 100 metres butterfly today.

The 22-year-old American beat world record holder and race favourite Ian Crocker into second place, his team-mate finishing 0.05 seconds behind Phelps’ 50.77secs.

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