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Michael Phelps begins to celebrate the U.S. victory in the 400-meter medley relay Sunday in Beijing, where he won his unprecedented eighth gold medal of the Summer Games.

Michael Phelps triumphant

( Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / August 17, 2008 )

Michael Phelps begins to celebrate the U.S. victory in the 400-meter medley relay Sunday in Beijing, where he won his unprecedented eighth gold medal of the Summer Games.

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