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Michael Phelps

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“If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren’t willing to do.”

Michael Phelps Swimming Program Moves Into Open Water Swimming

Michael Phelps Swimming and Swim Across America partner on BreakOWT Open Water Training. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Euro Report, Day 6, Many Europeans Shine in the 200 breaststroke

Both the male and female 200 breaststroke events today were dominated by Europeans today with only one non-European standing on…

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Katie Ledecky’s Lands The Fourth Spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays

Katie Ledecky’s World Record performance in the 1500 freestyle yesterday was recognized by ESPN SportsCenter, earning the fourth spot on their Top 10 Plays countdown. (Photo Credit: ESPN SportsCenter / @SportsCenter)

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Lochte Says Michael Phelps Will Go Down as Greatest Ever – Video Interview

11-time Olympic medalist, Ryan Lochte, comment on his friend and rival Michael Phelps in the FINA Worlds press conference. (Photo credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Phelps Wishes He Had Been on Worlds 400 Free Relay – Video Interview

Phelps doesn’t like seeing his country lose (4×100 free relay) knowing he could’ve madeup the difference. Phelps surely feels a slight twinge from the 2012 London Olympic loss in this event, when the French upset Team USA because of Yannick Agnel’s exceptional anchor (46.74 split). (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Michael Phelps Swimming’s Greatest Ambassador

22-time Olympic medalist and swimming icon, Michael Phelps, descends on the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain… (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Olympic Tickets and Trials Souvenirs Galore in This Week’s eBay Update

A full set of tickets from Phelps’ eight gold medals in 2008 sure would be cool, but would it be $1,500 cool? (Photo Courtesy: eBay)

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Michael Phelps Says, World Champs 1st Swim Meet Since London Olympics He’s Seen

When asked what he’s most excited about, Phelps said he was simply excited to see people compete, that this was the first time seeing a swimming compeition since the 2012 London Olympic Games. (Phelps image from the Official FINA FB page)

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Hey Michael, What Happened to Your Foot?

This photo of Michael Phelps was Tweeted by FINA today: visual evidence that the GOAT is in Barcelona. (Photo Courtesy: FINA/@fina1908

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With Phelps Gone, “Nothing’s Changed” for le Clos

Chad le Clos is still giving his full effort in training, even without Phelps to chase. (Photo: Staccioli/Arena)

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[VIDEO] 11-Year Old Carson Foster Goes 1:03.4 in 100 Meter Fly

Carson Foster of the Cincinnati Marlins swam the fastest butterfly times we’ve seen at least of the last decade. (VIDEOS COURTESY: Jim Foster)

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2013 Worlds 4×100 Free Relay, Who Will Win – Gold Medal Minute Video

At the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Team USA has to step up, has to fill the void of Michael Phelps…no easy feat. Challenges will come from France, lead by Yannick Agnel, Russia, helmed by Vlad Morozov, and the Aussies, starring James Magnussen. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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SwimSA Saved at Last Minute by SASCOC and FINA with R4.2 Million, USD 245K

“In a country where cricket, soccer and rugby soak up all the media and sponsors, 21 year old Chad Le Clos became a nationally-celebrated icon after beating his idol Michael Phelps in the 200 metre butterfly in London…” (Photo Credit: US PRESSwire)

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27 Finalists in Michael Phelps ‘Go After Your Goals’ $5,000 Contest

Michael Phelps and his Signature Swim Spa series is giving away $5,000 to a deserving club. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin, and Jessica Long win 2013 ESPY Awards

The 2013 ESPY’s are underway and the night is off to a good start. Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin, and Jessica Long all win ESPY Awards. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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