June 6, 2008
Aaron Peirsol wins the 200m backstroke at the Santa Clara International Invitational
Aaron Peirsol and Michael Phelps have a spirited rivalry in the backstroke, however Peirsol always prevails. At the Santa Clara International Invitational Aaron Peirsol won the 200m backstroke in 1 minute 55.81 seconds and Phelps took second in 1:55.84. This win may just bring Aaron Peirsol that much closer to the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing. Aaron Peirsol is best known for winning both available gold medals for the men’s backstroke competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.