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Rio Olympics 2016: Despite #PhelpsFace, Chad le Clos dismisses talk of tension

Chad le Clos says he holds no animosity toward great rival Michael Phelps as the South African prepares to come up against the legendary American in the Olympic 200-meter butterfly final on Tuesday.

Social media lit up as Phelps glared at le Clos while he warmed up for Monday's semifinal by shadow boxing in the call room in front of the most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time.

Le Clos was unperturbed and will aim to get Phelps' blood boiling again by retaining his title in an eagerly awaited showdown at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre.