Phelps debuts new stroke

Michael Phelps debuted a new stroke as he placed second in his 50metres freestyle heat on day two of the Charlotte Ultraswim meet in North Carolina today.

Phelps had given a preview of his new, windmill style when winning the 200m freestyle final at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Centre last night, one of two victories on his first day back in competition since winning a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics last August.