Krayzelburg

Peirsol was second to Krayzelburg in the 200 back four years ago, but Krayzelburg is limiting himself to the shorter race after undergoing two shoulder surgeries.

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Krayzelburg is recovering from shoulder surgery and is not competing in these championships.

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Krayzelburg is recovering from shoulder surgery and is not competing in Barcelona.

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Inside scoop: Peirsol has won two world titles and set the world record in the 200 back since finishing second to U.S. teammate Lenny Krayzelburg in

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Inside scoop: The USA's Lenny Krayzelburg, defending Olympic champion in both backstroke events, could surprise for a medal but the glory this time goes to Peirsol.

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The U.S. also fields the favorite in the men's 100 back in Aaron Peirsol, plus old reliable Lenny Krayzelburg.

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Krayzelburg, the defending Olympic champion, tied for fourth with Austria's Markus Rogan in 54.87.

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"You just control what you do and not worry about anything else," Krayzelburg said.

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His split time of 53.45 seconds beat the 53.60 seconds that U.S. teammate Lenny Krayzelburg posted in 1999.

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Buck says Krayzelburg, who runs an eponymous swim school in the area, has bought and sold five homes in Palm Springs.

Eric's Not Idle 2006