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Phelps Rebounds from Loss with Record

Michael Phelps bounced back from a stunning loss to set a world record in the 200-meter butterfly at the world swimming championships.

One night after he was soundly beaten by Germany's Paul Biedermann in the 200 freestyle, Phelps got back on track Wednesday with a time of 1 minute, 51.51 seconds - more than a half-second ahead of his previous mark, 1:52.03.

Phelps whipped around quickly to see his time and held up his right index finger when the record was posted. It was the 19th world record at these championships, the last major competition before bodysuits are banned.

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