Aaron Peirsol wins gold in 100m backstroke; Matt Grevers takes silver
August 11, 2008 | 8:15
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BEIJING -- Aaron Peirsol of Irvine led an American gold-silver finish in the men's 100-meter backstroke Tuesday morning. Peirsol posted a time of 52.54 seconds, breaking his own world record of 52.89, set July 1 at the U.S. Olympic trials.
Teammate Matt Grevers of Lake Forest, Ill., took the silver in 53.11 seconds. Russia's Arkady Vyatchanin won the bronze with a time of 53.18 seconds.
-- Debbie Goffa
Photo: Aaron Peirsol celebrates winning the gold in the men's 100-meter backstroke. Credit: Thomas Kienzle / Associated Press
I think Aaron is a great competitor and athlete! I enjoy watching him swim. Go Aaron!
Posted by: Jen T | August 16, 2008 at 04:21 AM
Aaron is so incredible!!! I'm so glad that he won... A fellow Californian... of course he won!!! Not to mention he's gorgeous! :)
Posted by: Aby | August 26, 2008 at 05:36 PM