Phelps to test shape, old suits

Michael Phelps says he's "not in the best shape" for the European World Cup meet in Stockholm, Sweden.

On the eve of the meet, Phelps says he plans to use the competition to test his form and the old-style swimsuit that will become the standard next year.

Phelps, who broke Mark Spitz's record by winning eight gold medals at last year's Beijing Olympics, welcomed the ban on the high-tech bodysuits that has helped rewrite the swimming record books over the past two years.

He says the suits "took away from the personal accomplishment."

Phelps will swim the 100m freestyle and backstroke plus the individual medley on Tuesday. He will also swim the 100 butterfly and 200 medley Wednesday.