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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.”

Looking Back: US World Championship Trials Photo Vault

“Nathan Adrian is congratulated by Matt Grevers after winning the 50 free championship final in 21.52.” July 9th, 2009 (Photos Courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpicutes)

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How to Get a Date With Michael Phelps

“Lolo Jones, track and field hurdler turned Winter Olympic hopeful, answers this monumentally important question via a Vine Video.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Michael Andrew Turns Pro, Youngest Male in U.S. Swimming History

“Swimmers turning pro in high school isn’t unheard of. Michael Phelps signed his first endorsement deal on October 4th, 2001 with Speedo, a few months after his 16th birthday.”

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2013 Worlds Trials Preview: Lochte in Control of 200 IM Destiny

Ryan Lochte should take first in the 200 IM at World Championship Trials. The real question: who will grab the second spot?

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Michael Andrew, 14 Years Old, Explains Going Pro, Video Interview

“Late Sunday evening, fourteen year old swimming phenom, Michael Andrew, signed his first endorsement deal, officially making him the youngest swimmer in United States history to turn professional.”

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Going Retro: 2009 USA World Championship Trials Record Breakers Photo Vault

“Cullen Jones and Garrett Weber-Gale tied for second going 21.55. Two days later, the pair would race to determine the final US World Championships team spot in the event. Jones won the swim-off in an American record 21.41 to Weber-Gale’s 21.70.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictues)

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Transformation and Michael Phelps

“Michael Phelps entered the world stage in swimming quietly in 2000 when he earned a position on the US Olympic Team. In Sydney, he and his 17-year old roommate, Aaron Peirsol watched, listened, learned and quietly began planning their return four years later.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The Opaque: White Water Swimming with Nathan Adrian and Jessica Hardy (Video)

Carlos Serrao/The Departamento direct Speedo Athletes Nathan Adrian + Jessica Hardy in this slow motion video of white water swimming. via ESPN The Magazine

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Michael Phelps Enters First World Series Poker Event, Video Interview

Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of all time, made his World Series of Poker debut on Wednesday. Phelps is one…

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Le Clos Replaces Phelps as OmegaTiming.com Covermodel

There may never be another Phelps, but there must always be a next. (Photo: OmegaTiming.com)

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Ryan Lochte Hopes Michael Phelps Makes Comeback

“Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic medalist, weighs in on the Michael Phelps comeback topic. Lochte is in Vancouver for the Mel Zajac Jr International at the University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Butterfly Wide Open Field

With Michael Phelps out of the picture, Tyler McGill is a heavy favorite to represent the U.S. in Barcelona this summer. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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L’Equipe: Yannick Agnel to Train with Bob Bowman

France’s L’equipe has gotten a jump on a planned Yannick Agnel press conference on Wednesday. After the French Federation announced late…

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No Secrets in Swimming: Sources Report Story of Michael Phelps Comeback Leak

“We’ve spoken to sources close to Phelps, and here’s their explanation for what happened…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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UPDATE: Michael Phelps Denies Comeback Via Twitter, Sort Of

Peter Busch, a news reporter in Florida and son of the USA Swimming National Team Director, says he has confirmed that Phelps is planning a comeback. Phelps isn’t so sure. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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