Biedermann hurt — duel with Phelps in doubt

German, who beat U.S. star in 200 at worlds, slowed by thigh injury

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Paul Biedermann celebrates after setting a new world record in the men's 200 free at the World Championships in Rome on July 28.

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updated 3:31 p.m. ET Nov. 3, 2009

FRANKFURT - German swimmer Paul Biedermann has a thigh injury that could prevent him from facing Michael Phelps this month.

The short-course World Cup competition is Nov. 14-15 in Berlin. Biedermann beat Phelps in the 200-meter freestyle at the world championships in Rome in July.

Germany coach Dirk Lange says Biedermann is trying to get in shape for the showdown with the Olympic great in Berlin. Biedermann already has ruled himself out of next week's meet in Stockholm.

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