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The Latest: Phelps 6th fastest in heats for 100M butterfly

The Latest on the Olympics ahead of the Rio Games (all times local):

1:55 p.m.

Michael Phelps qualified sixth fastest in the 100-meter butterfly heats at the U.S. Olympic trials.

The 18-time Olympic gold medalist was third in his heat with a time of 51.87 seconds. Phelps' rival, Ryan Lochte, qualified in ninth at 52.66.

Grabbing a bit of glory as top qualifier was Matthew Josa with a time of 51.61. The 21-year-old swims for Division III Queens University in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Second fastest was Tim Phillips in 51.68 and Seth Stubblefield was third at 51.