NY Times · Aug 6, 2015
Ryan Lochte Wins 200 I.M. for Fourth Time
Photo Ryan Lochte’s victory was the first by an American man at the world championships. Credit Matthias Hangst/Getty Images KAZAN, Russia — After a disappointing start to the world swimming championships, Ryan Lochte reminded everyone that at 31 he has gold in him.
He made history Thursday, becoming the first man to win the world title in 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.