Olympics-Swimming-Phelps gets second chance on day two in London

LONDON – Michael Phelps will get another chance to win his first medal at the London Olympics and close in on another record when he competes in the 4×100 metres freestyle relay on Sunday.

The American needs to win three medals to surpass the overall record of 18, held by Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, but bombed out on his first race on Saturday when he finished fourth in the men’s 400 individual medley.

The Americans are among the favourites for the men’s relay although face a tough task winning gold against an Australian team that boasts the fastest two men in the world, including world champion James Magnusson.

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