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US Peirsol breaks 200m backstroke world record

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-07-12 11:25

WASHINGTON: American Aaron Peirsol broke the 200m backstroke world record on Saturday, timing one minute and 53.08 seconds at the US national swimming championships in Indianapolis.

Swimmer Aaron Peirsol jumps into the pool before the start of his men's 200m backstroke preliminary heat at the USA Swimming National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 11, 2009. [Agencies]

Peirsol sliced .86 seconds off the previous record of 1:53.94 set by compatriot Ryan Lochte at the Beijing Olympics.

Lochte finished second in 1:54.21 as both qualify for spots on the US team for the world championships in Rome later this month.

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