The American swimming superstar held off a fierce challenge from Japan&#39;s Masato Sakai to touch the wall in 1min 53.36.

	It was Phelps&#39; second gold medal of the Rio Games after his victory in the 4x100m relay.

	Tamas Kenderesi of Hungary won the bronze. 
	- AFP

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