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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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Michael Phelps, in old-style suit, finishes 3rd in 100 medley in Stockholm
Associated Press WriterSTOCKHOLM (AP) — Sporting a beard and an old-style swimsuit, Michael Phelps finished third in the 100-meter medley at a World Cup short-course meet after missing out on two other finals Tuesday. Phelps, who won a record eight gold medals at the...Tags: Recording Industry Association of America, Beijing Games, Multi-Sport Events, Awards and Prizes
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Phelps gets jump on swimsuit use
Associated Press- Michael Phelps plans to wear the old-style swimsuit that will become the standard next year at the European World Cup meet. The Olympic star from Baltimore will swim the 100-meter freestyle and backstroke plus the individual medley today. He will...Tags: Swimming, Beijing Games, Human Accomplishments, Multi-Sport Events
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Phelps to use World Cup meet as testing grounds
The Associated PressMichael Phelps plans to wear the old-style swimsuit that will become the standard next year at the upcoming European World Cup meet in Stockholm. The Olympic star will swim the 100-meter freestyle and backstroke plus the individual medley on Tuesday....Tags: Swimming, World Cup, Beijing Games, Human Accomplishments, Multi-Sport Events
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Michael Phelps to test form, old-style swimsuit at World Cup meet in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Michael Phelps plans to wear the old-style swimsuit that will become the standard next year at the upcoming European World Cup meet in Stockholm. The Olympic star will swim the 100-meter freestyle and backstroke plus the individual...Tags: Swimming, World Cup, Beijing Games, Human Accomplishments, Multi-Sport Events
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You've won the Series: Now, some backstroke? Baseball 'Champagne goggles' make some fans groan
AP National WriterNEW YORK (AP) — When the New York Yankees clinched their spot in the World Series last week, the casual TV viewer might have wondered if they were about to go swim the 200-meter butterfly with Michael Phelps. Call it a fashion statement for the...Tags: Johnny Damon, New York Yankees, Doug Mientkiewicz, Mark Teixeira, Fenway Park
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Phelps, U.S. team set for 'Duel' with European squad
The Associated PressMichael Phelps will lead the U.S. against a team of European swimmers at Duel in the Pool, likely the last major international meet for high-tech bodysuits. USA Swimming announced a 36-person team on Wednesday to face a combined squad from Britain,...Tags: Swimming, Beijing Games, Ryan Lochte
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Speedskater Shani Davis likely will skip some events at 2010 Olympics
Tribune reporterMILWAUKEE -- Shani Davis likely won't compete in every speedskating race at the 2010 Olympics. But there seems little doubt the 2006 Olympic gold and silver medalist could qualify for all six events, given the way he skated at the U.S. trials for the...Tags: World Cup, Recording Industry Association of America, Speed Skating, Eric Heiden, Multi-Sport Events
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Speedskater Davis will likely skip some events at 2010 Olympicss
MILWAUKEE Shani Davis likely won't compete in every speedskating race at the 2010 Olympics. But there seems little doubt the 2006 Olympic gold and silver medalist could qualify for all six events, given the way he skated at the U.S. trials for the...Tags: World Cup, Recording Industry Association of America, Chicago Tribune, Speed Skating, Eric Heiden
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Phelps leads Golden Goggle nominations with six
Michael Phelps has received a leading six nominations for the Golden Goggle awards, including Male Athlete of the Year. Phelps of Baltimore received three individual nods and three for relays. Olympian Ryan Lochte and Ariana Kukors received four...Tags: Ryan Lochte
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Touched by breast cancer, they share their stories
Baltimore Sun reporterThirty thousand pairs of sneakers. Thirty thousand pink ribbons. Thirty thousand people trying to beat something. If nothing else, Sunday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was really 30,000 stories. Tales of people whose lives have been somehow...Tags: Bob Smith, Diseases, Breast Cancer
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Varsity Q & A with Lake Brantley swimmer Jordan Smith
SENTINEL STAFF WRITERWhen it comes to all-around swimmers, none fits that description better than Lake Brantley's Jordan Smith. The junior swims the 200-yard individual medley, the 500 freestyle and the 100 breaststroke for the Patriots, so it's no wonder why she looks up to...Tags: Swimming, Cat (animal), Katie Hoff, Dining and Drinking
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Filardo, Kruck lift Crofton CC; Phelps, Bowman honored
Crofton Country Club members squeezed out a half-point in the final pairing to collect a 6 1/2 -5 1/2 victory over defending champion Mountain Branch Golf Club for the championship of the Senior Team Match of the Maryland State Golf Association. John...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Chris Clark, Crofton, Washington Capitals, Dining and Drinking
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