KAZAN, Russia (AP) — After a disappointing start to the world swimming championships, Ryan Lochte reminded everyone that at 31 he’s still got gold in him.
The American made history Thursday, becoming the first man to win the 200-meter individual medley four consecutive times. Lochte trailed through the first three legs but came home strong on the freestyle lap and touched first in 1 minute, 55.81 seconds.
Thiago Pereira of Brazil finished second in 1:56.65, and Wang Shun of China was third in 1:56.81.
It was Lochte’s 24th world championships medal — second only to Michael Phelps’ career total of 33 — and his 16th gold.