London Olympics: Men’s 400 IM

A dejected Michael Phelps looks to the scoreboard after finishing fourth in the men’s 400m individual medley in London.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ryan Lochte celebrates after winning the men’s 400-meter individual medley swimming final at the 2012 Olympics in London.  (Daniel Ochoa De Olza / Associated Press)

Michael Phelps, top lane, finished fourth in the 400-meter individual medley finals. Earlier in the day, Phelps barely qualified for the eight-man finals.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ryan Lochte is congratulated by Japan’s Yuya Horihata after winning the men’s 400-meter individual medley in London.   (Daniel Ochoa De Olza / Associated Press)

Ryan Lochte swims the freestyle section on his way to a gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley Saturday in London.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Japan’s Kosuke Hagino won the bronze medal in the men’s 400-meter individual medley swimming final in the London Olympics, beating Michael Phelps for the final medal position.  (Michael Sohn / Associated Press)

During qualifying heats, Michael Phelps won the last spot in the men’s 400-meter individual medley finals by a few tenths of a second. Ryan Lochte won the finals; Phelps finished fourth.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)