What happened at 2012 Olympics 200m butterfly heats?
Olympic Swimming: Overzealous officials ruin Joseph Schooling’s 200m Butterfly heat. London, Monday, July 30, 2012 — Overzealous swimming officials messed up the pre-race state of mind of Singapore’s Joseph Schooling, 17, causing him to finish poorly in Heat 5 of the 200m Butterfly at the London Olympics.
Did Michael Phelps win breaststroke?
Breaking News Update at 3:27 p.m. ET: Phelps Wins Gold For 20th Medal. Phelps was close to world-record pace throughout the race, maintaining his lead through the breaststroke and freestyle. But at 1:54.27, he finished just short of the record held by Lochte, who finished second to take the silver medal.
Did Michael Phelps swim 50 free?
Phelps swam a 51.10 (also under his former world record), but had to settle for silver. In the final of the 400-meter individual medley, on July 27, Phelps broke his own world record with a time of 4:09.09 to easily claim the gold medal.
Did Chad le Clos beats Michael Phelps?
Time Machine: Chad Le Clos upsets Michael Phelps for gold at London 2012. The gold medal win by Le Clos, who nipped Phelps at the wall, was called one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history. Phelps had not lost in the race – which he called his favourite – for some 10 years until that night in London.
Who was in the 200m final in London 2012?
Please try again later. Usain Bolt wins the final of the men’s 200m at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Yohan Blake and Warren Weir finished second and third respectively as Jamaica win gold, silver and bronze in the event. Since 1896, athletics has been on the programme of each edition of the Games of the Olympiad.
What did Michael Phelps win in London 2012?
Michael Phelps wins yet another Olympic gold medal in the men’s 200m individual medley at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2 August). Phelps compatriot Ryan Lochte won the silver medal in the event with Hungarian Laszlo Cseh winning bronze. Swimming has featured on the programme of all editions of the Games since 1896.
What did Usain Bolt win in London 2012?
Usain Bolt wins the final of the men’s 200m at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Yohan Blake and Warren Weir finished second and third respectively as Jamaica win gold, silver and bronze in the event.