Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps' hectic journey home from Beijing and London landed in New York this week as the 14-time gold medalist encouraged children to learn to swim at the youngest age, forged TV and book deals and fulfilled his goal of hanging out... ...full story at USA Today
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Beijing 2008: Swimmer Michael Phelps makes Beijing splash »
YouTube video (Daily News on American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most successful Olympian of all time Wednesday, winning his 10th and 11th gold medals in record times.
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| 12 Aug 08 |
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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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