Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin can afford results like on Saturday now, but not in four weeks.
Phelps and Franklin were both beaten in 200m freestyles at the Austin Elite Invite in Texas, expected to be their final meet before the Olympic Trials in Omaha from June 26-July 3. Full meet results are here.
Phelps finished fourth in his 200m free, behind three younger Americans who have recently swum for the University of Texas. The field did not include the U.S.’ top men in the event, Conor Dwyer and Ryan Lochte.