Schooling can teach old rivals a lesson

Joseph Schooling claimed the scalp of Michael Phelps in Texas last yearCredit: Matthias Hangst

MICHAEL PHELPS versus Chad le Clos the rematch begins in the pool today in the men’s 100m butterfly and the pair dominate the market but, getting towards the end of heavy schedules, they are both starting to show signs of fatigue and it could be the perfect storm for an upset.

Joseph Schooling of Singapore was third at last year’s World Championships when he set a new Asian record and he is a coming force in this event, having beaten Phelps in Texas earlier this year.

China’s 17-year-old Li Zhuhao was eighth at last year’s worlds, tied the Chinese record at his trial for this and can get involved at 50-1.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 10 August 2016inWorld Cup

Last updated 19:02, 10 August 2016

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