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The Latest: Lochte 1st, Phelps 2nd in 200M individual medley

The Latest on the Olympics ahead of the Rio Games (all times local to Rio):

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2:40 p.m.

Ryan Lochte qualified fastest for the 200-meter individual medley semifinals at the U.S. Olympic trials, with Michael Phelps in second.

Lochte was timed in 1 minute, 58.05 seconds in the preliminary heats. He emerged from the pool limping as a result of the groin injury that has compromised his swimming since the trials began last Sunday.

Phelps finished second in 1:58.95, advancing to the evening semifinals on his 31st birthday. Four years ago in London, Phelps won gold and Lochte took silver.