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Michael Phelps qualifies for 200m butterfly semi-finals

Phelps qualifies for 200m butterfly semi-finals
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Michael Phelps qualifies for the semi-finals of the men's 200m butterfly at London 2012.

Michael Phelps has qualified for the semi-finals of the men's 200m butterfly at London 2012.

The United States swimming sensation came third in his heat behind Tyler Clary and Dinko Jukic, but his time of 1:55.53 was the fifth-fastest overall.

Austria's Jukin recorded the fastest time during the heats, finishing in 1:54.79. Clary of the USA was close behind on 1:54.96.

Team GB duo Joe Roebuck and Roberto Pavoni fell at the final hurdle, both finishing in seventh in their respective heats.

The men's 200m butterfly final takes place at 8:30pm this evening.

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