It was a computer-generated simulation of a shark, and it won the race, beating the 23-time Olympic gold medalist by two seconds.
The shark’s speed was calculated and superimposed racing next to Phelps.
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After 57 minutes of buildup, viewers were told that the race was only going to be a simulation.
People were not happy.
