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Day two at the Olympics

Michael Phelps smashed his own world record in the 400m individual medley to set off on what could be a record-breaking gold medal trail on day two of real action at the 2008 Olympics. That was early in the morning and it took until late at night before... ...full story at Countdown to Beijing

from Countdown to Beijing on Sun, Aug 10 2008

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15 Aug 08		Michael Phelps won his sixth gold medal » YouTube videoMichael Phelps won his sixth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics on Friday in record time, defeating rivals Laszlo Cseh and teammate Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley. (Aug. 15)
10 Aug 08		Michael Phelps — one down, seven to go » Countdown to Beijing Michael Phelps shattered his own world record to win the 400m individual swimming medley in four minutes 03.84 seconds and claim the first of what could be a record-breaking haul of eight gold medals. The American swimmer, who won six golds at the la...
10 Aug 08		A Dropped Recording, a Sing-a-Long, and a New World Record for Phelps » China Journal Michael Phelps had a perfect start in his quest for eight gold medals. But his first medals ceremony had an awkward finish. Michael Phelps celebrates after setting a world record in the 400-meter individual medley. (Photo by AP) The star swimmer won...
11 Aug 08		Phelps takes second gold — record still on » Countdown to Beijing It was a mighty close thing, but Michael Phelps is still on for a record-breaking haul at the Beijing Olympics. In the words of my colleague Julian Linden, Phelps dodged a bullet at the Water Cube early on Monday, as he had his American team mates Garret...
12 Aug 08		Phelps three in three, joins Olympic elite » Countdown to Beijing There was never any doubt about this one. Michael Phelps won the 200m freestyle, secured his third gold medal of these Games — his third world record, too — and become only the fifth athlete to win nine gold medals at the Summer Olympics. He...
17 Aug 08		Phelps out on his own with eighth gold medal — your views » Countdown to Beijing Michael Phelps completed his record-breaking haul of eight gold medals at one Games on Sunday, beating fellow American swimmer Mark Spitz’s seven from Munich in 1972. This one was never in much doubt — in stark contrast to th...

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