Thats because a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announcer called the entire race confusing Phelps for Lochte.
As Phelps sped toward the finish, CBC announcer Elliotte Friedman mistakenly identified Lochte as the frontrunner.
Finally hes going to do it!
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When Phelps was shown as the winner, Friedman apologized on air, saying, I apologize.
I got my lanes mixed up.
Phelps with the gold.
Later the announcertweeted, Im sorry everyone.
Phelps win marked his fourth gold medal at the Rio Olympics, and the 22nd of his career.
