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Michael Phelps is a world-champion swimmer who holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic games. Phelps broke swimmer Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by winning eight golds, besting Spitz by one medal.
Phelps had two very close calls on his way to history. In the 400-meter freestyle relay, Phelps' teammate Jason Lezak came from behind in the anchor leg to catch France's Alain Bernard and win by eight-hundredths of a second. In the 100-meter butterfly, Phelps outtouched Serbia...
Michael Phelps is a world-champion swimmer who holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic games. Phelps broke swimmer Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by winning eight golds, besting Spitz by one medal.
Phelps had two very close calls on his way to history. In the 400-meter freestyle relay, Phelps' teammate Jason Lezak came from behind in the anchor leg to catch France's Alain Bernard and win by eight-hundredths of a second. In the 100-meter butterfly, Phelps outtouched Serbia...
For photos of Michael Phelps, click here
Michael Phelps is a world-champion swimmer who holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic games. Phelps broke swimmer Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by winning eight golds, besting Spitz by one medal.
Phelps had two very close calls on his way to history. In the 400-meter freestyle relay, Phelps' teammate Jason Lezak came from behind in the anchor leg to catch France's Alain Bernard and win by eight-hundredths of a second. In the 100-meter butterfly, Phelps outtouched Serbia's Milorad Cavic by 0.01 second after trailing for most of the race to win his seventh gold of the games. Seven of Phelps' eight gold medals were won with world-record times.
At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Phelps won six golds and two bronze medals. Between Athens and Beijing, Phelps lived in Ann Arbor, Mich., and trained with Club Wolverine and his long-time swimming coach Bob Bowman, who served as the University of Michigan men's swimming coach.
Phelps made his Olympics debut at the 2000 summer games in Sydney. He was just 15 at the time.
Phelps lives in Baltimore and trains at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club in Mount Washington, which he co-owns with Bowman as part of Aquatic Ventures LLC.
Phelps was raised in Rodgers Forge, near Baltimore, and is a graduate of Towson High School.
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Michael Phelps is a world-champion swimmer who holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic games. Phelps broke swimmer Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by winning eight golds, besting Spitz by one medal.
Phelps had two very close calls on his way to history. In the 400-meter freestyle relay, Phelps' teammate Jason Lezak came from behind in the anchor leg to catch France's Alain Bernard and win by eight-hundredths of a second. In the 100-meter butterfly, Phelps outtouched Serbia's Milorad Cavic by 0.01 second after trailing for most of the race to win his seventh gold of the games. Seven of Phelps' eight gold medals were won with world-record times.
At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Phelps won six golds and two bronze medals. Between Athens and Beijing, Phelps lived in Ann Arbor, Mich., and trained with Club Wolverine and his long-time swimming coach Bob Bowman, who served as the University of Michigan men's swimming coach.
Phelps made his Olympics debut at the 2000 summer games in Sydney. He was just 15 at the time.
Phelps lives in Baltimore and trains at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club in Mount Washington, which he co-owns with Bowman as part of Aquatic Ventures LLC.
Phelps was raised in Rodgers Forge, near Baltimore, and is a graduate of Towson High School.
Click here for more coverage of Michael Phelps
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New world record for Phelps
Michael Phelps has always been a little obsessed with numbers, to the point where they sometimes pop up in his dreams. But over the last four years, no number has rattled around inside his head more than 50.40. It represented the world record time in...Tags: United States, Multi-Sport Events
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Phelps breaks 100 fly world record at US nationals
AP Sports WriterFour months after deciding to keep swimming, Michael Phelps took ownership of a world record that had eluded him for years. He won the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships Thursday night in 50.22 seconds, lowering Ian Crocker's mark of...Tags: United States, Multi-Sport Events, Beijing Games, Awards and Prizes
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Walters 16th in national 50 freestyle prelims
Daily PressComing off a runner-up finish to Michael Phelps on Wednesday in the 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals in Indianapolis, David Walters of York County placed 16th in the 50 freestyle in Thursday's preliminaries. Walters, who has starred for Tabb...Tags: Coast Guard Blue Dolphins Swim Team, United States, College of William and Mary
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Michael Phelps breaks world record in 100 butterfly at US nationals
AP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Phelps broke the world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships Thursday, just two months after returning from a suspension that was part of the longest layoff of his career. The 14-time...Tags: Indiana University, United States, Multi-Sport Events, Beijing Games, Awards and Prizes
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Phelps erases world record in 100 butterfly
Michael Phelps has broken the world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist swam the two-lap final in 50.22 seconds at the Indiana University Natatorium on Thursday night. He lowered Ian...Tags: Indiana University, United States, Multi-Sport Events, Swimming
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Questions, confusion suit US swim nationals well
AP Sports WriterIt's suit madness at the U.S. national championships. Swimmers are experimenting with -- and sometimes tearing -- various models at $500 a pop. An inspector makes sure everyone is wearing only one suit and it's on a list approved by swimming's world...Tags: Indiana University, Contracts, United States, Nike Incorporated, Multi-Sport Events
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Like Hollywood's red carpet, the pool-deck question at swim nationals is, Who are you wearing?
AP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It's suit madness at the U.S. national championships. Swimmers are experimenting with — and sometimes tearing — various models at $500 a pop. An inspector makes sure everyone is wearing only one suit and it's on a...Tags: Indiana University, Contracts, United States, Nike Incorporated, Multi-Sport Events
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Phelps claims two wins at U.S. nationals
- When you think about it, Michael Phelps isn't just the greatest swimmer in the world because he's incredibly fast. It's also because, no matter what's going on in his life, no matter what transition he's undertaking or controversy he's facing, he's...Tags: Katie Hoff, United States, Multi-Sport Events
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Phelps captures 200 free, fly at U.S. nationals
kevin.vanvalkenburg@baltsun.comWhen you think about it, Michael Phelps isn't just the greatest swimmer in the world because he's incredibly fast. It's also because, no matter what's going on in his life, no matter what transition he's undertaking or controversy he's facing, he's...Tags: Indiana University, United States, Swimming, Ryan Lochte
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Phelps leading qualifier in 100 fly heats; Torres leads 50 free at US nationals
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Phelps was the fastest qualifier in the 100-meter butterfly heats at the U.S. national championships. He swam the two-lap race in 51.17 seconds Thursday morning at the Indiana University Natatorium. Phelps has already...Tags: Indiana University, United States, Multi-Sport Events
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Phelps Wins Two Races
Staff reporterMichael Phelps, a 14-time Olympic gold medalist, racked up his second victory of the night at the U.S. national championships Wednesday in Indianapolis. Phelps won the 200-meter butterfly in 1 minute, 52.76 seconds, well off his world record of 1:52.03...Tags: Indiana University, United States, Multi-Sport Events
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Phelps wins twice
The Associated PressMichael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle and 200 butterfly at the U.S. National Swimming Championships on Wednesday night, earning himself a trip to the World Championships later this month. Aaron Peirsol created the biggest buzz at the Indiana...Tags: Indiana University, Mediterranean Games, United States, Multi-Sport Events, Swimming
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