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July 2, 2008

A New World Record

BY: Emily Fisher

Oceana partner and Olympic medalist Aaron Peirsol set a world record last night in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials against what he said was the toughest field he’s ever faced — including Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and Randall Bal.Only five weeks until the Olympics… get excited to see Aaron in action.

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