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Trials Throwback Mens 200 Back in 2008

Less than two weeks to go until Olympic Trials get underway in Omaha, Neb. But before the meet, we wanted to look back at some of the great moments from past editions of the meet held inside the CenturyLink Center. Welcome to #TrialsThrowback!

It was billed as a showdown between two of the best backstrokers on Earth, the first rematch after the challenger had finally landed a blow on the incumbent.

Entering the 2007 World Championships, Aaron Peirsol was the undisputed king of the 200 backstroke. He had won three straight World titles, had not lost a race at that distance since the Olympic final in 2000 (where he got the silver) and was the only man to ever break 1:55 in the event.

But Ryan Lochte shocked Peirsol in that final at Melbourne, pulling away on the final 50 and breaking Peirsol’s world record, touching in 1:54.32.

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