Men’s swimming: Peirsol claims silver in 100 back

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Aaron Peirsol, the reigning world-record holder in

the 200-meter backstroke, grabbed the silver medal in the 100 back after

his 51.71 clocking Thursday in the FINA Short Course World Championships

in Moscow.

Peirsol won the preliminary heat, clocking a 51.98, and took third in

the semifinals after a 52.36 swim. Matt Welsh won the gold medal in the

100 back touching the wall in 51.26.

Peirsol will compete in the 200 back Sunday.

A story in Tuesday’s edition was in error, stating he had finished

third. The third-place finish was in the semifinal.