"To be back in the water after about six months and swim a best time it shows anything can happen if you put your mind to it." he added.
Phelps is not the only American likely to make waves in Rome.
Aaron Peirsol smashed the 100m and 200m backstroke world records in Indianapolis, easily beating compatriot and Olympic champion Ryan Lochte in the 200 final.
Dara Torres, winner of three silvers in Beijing, will also be hunting 50m freestyle glory at the age of 42.
(Editing by Ed Osmond; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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