Phelps vs. Biedermann II in doubt with German's injury
German swimmer Paul Biedermann has a thigh injury that could prevent him from facing Michael Phelps this month.
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Nov 3, 12:38p ET | Updated:
Nov 3, 12:38p ET
FRANKFURT (AP) -- German swimmer Paul Biedermann has a thigh injury that could prevent him from facing Michael Phelps this month.
The short-course World Cup competition is Nov. 14-15 in Berlin. Biedermann beat Phelps in the 200m freestyle at the FINA World Championships in Rome in July.
Germany coach Dirk Lange says Biedermann is trying to get in shape for the showdown with the Olympic great in Berlin. Biedermann already has ruled himself out of next week's meet in Stockholm.
- Nov. 20-22: FIBT World Cup from Lake Placid
- Nov. 21-22: FINA/ARENA World Cup from Singapore
- Nov. 22: Ironman Arizona
- Nov. 27: FINA Synchronized Swimming World Trophy
- Nov. 28-29: FIS World Cup - Women's GS from Aspen
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