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May 19, 2008 2:02 pm US/Eastern

Phelps Wins 3 Events, Eyes U.S. Trials

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) ― Michael Phelps has ended his drought against Aaron Peirsol and is ready to start turning his attention toward the U.S. Olympic Trials.

Phelps beat Peirsol in the 100-meter backstroke at the Santa Clara Grand Prix. It was the first time the six-time Olympic gold medalist has ever defeated Peirsol in a backstroke event.

The win capped a busy day for Phelps who also won the 100 free and 200 IM. His five medals were the most by any individual swimmer at the meet.

Phelps has one final tuneup left before the U.S. Olympic Trials begin in Omaha, Neb., on June 29.

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