Phelps Closes Worlds with 5th Gold Medal Aug 3, 2009
From left, Aaron Piersol, Eric Shanteau, Michael Phelps and David Walters of the United States show their gold medals for the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini). (CBS News)
• As more records fall, Aaron Peirsol takes a tumble Jul 28, 2009
Aaron Piersol of the United States starts the Men's 100M Backstroke semifinal, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Monday, July 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Phelps faces big challenge at worlds in 200 free Jul 28, 2009
Aaron Piersol of the United States reacts after completing the Men's 100M Backstroke semifinal, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Monday, July 27, 2009 ... Aaron Piersol of the United States starts the Men's 100M Backstroke semifinal, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Monday, July 27, 2009. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Klein relishes chance to represent America Jul 28, 2009
" Klein now finds himself on the largest stage he has ever been on. Surrounded by the likes of Michael Phelps and Aaron Piersol, Klein is just another American swimmer not expected to do much -- and that's the way he likes it. "I'm just expecting to get up and race," Klein said. "I just want to step up on the blocks and challenge the new competition to the wall first. I'm not really sure what will happen or how things will go, but my mentality is to race. (Nola.com -- Sports)
After the bong, Phelps doesn't bang on return May 18, 2009
No peer but Michael Phelps was beaten by Aaron Piersol ... CHARLOTTE: US swimming superstar Michael Phelps suffered his first defeat in a championship race in a year, falling to Aaron Piersol in Saturday's 100 metres backstroke final at the Charlotte UltraSwim. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Phelps loses to Peirsol in 100-meter backstroke May 17, 2009
Phelps finished second to Aaron Piersol for his first loss in a year. Peirsol is a world-record holder and two-time Olympic champion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cormier, Crawford Advance to 200 Free Finals at Ultraswim May 16, 2009
The `A' final will include U.S. Olympians Phelps, Peter Vanderkaay and Aaron Piersol, along with NCAA Champion Tyler Clary. Another Olympian, Ryan Lochte, will swim in the `B' final after finishing behind Cormier. (Uscsports.com)
