Six races, six world records and six gold medals: there really is no stopping Michael Phelps at these Games. The man from Baltimore finished over a second ahead of his closest rival, Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh, in the men’s 200 metres individu... ...full story at Countdown to Beijing
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Michael Phelps Beijing Olympics 2008 in 60 Seconds »
YouTube video Michael Phelps broke the world record for total number of Gold Medals achieved by one man at an Olympic Games. Here are Michael Phelps' eight Gold Medal winn... |
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Phelps is so good the rest have their sights on silver » Countdown to Beijing Poor Laszlo Cseh, the Hungarian who twice in these Games has finished second to Michael Phelps, was quite frank when asked by a reporter whether he had thought, during Wednesday’s 200m butterfly that he could actually beat Michael Phelps. “It... |
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Michael Phelps — a modest American hero » Countdown to Beijing If anyone at this Games could be forgiven for being a little bit conceited, a touch arrogant or slightly dismissive of his opponents then it surely would be Michael Phelps. Six races, six gold medals, six world records — it must be hard to keep you... |
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Michael Phelps is… » Black & White Cat One of the responses to Michael Phelps winning more gold medals than most countries is a joke that has been doing the rounds in China, roughly and partially translated below: Everyone’s upset about Michael Phelps winning gold medals in the 100m,... |
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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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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... |
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