Lochte wins men’s 200 backstroke, 3rd gold

SHANGHAI (AP)—Ryan Lochte has won his third gold medal of the world championships, leading from start to finish in the men’s 200-meter backstroke.

The American finished Friday in 1 minute, 52.96 seconds. Ryosuke Irie of Japan won the silver in 1:54.11, and Tyler Clary—another American—took the bronze in 1:54.69.

Lochte also won gold in the 200-meter individual medley and the 200 freestyle, beating Michael Phelps in each race.