Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps scripts history with his 22nd gold

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 12: Michael Phelps became the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Olympics when he claimed the gold medal in the men's 200m individual medley at the Rio Games.

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Phelps finished the final in 1 minute 54.66 seconds on Thursday (August 11), almost two seconds ahead of Japan's Kosuke Hagino at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium. China's Wang Shun took bronze in 1:57.05, reports Xinhua. (Phelps win 2 golds to take tally to 21)