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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.”

Tuesday Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Will Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympian of all time tonight? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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4×200 Freeestyle Relay Preview: Video Special

Can the Americans redeem themselves against the French?

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London Calling: Cesar Cielo to the Olympic Main Stage

Going into day four we’ve seen most of the swimming super stars in action, except one. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Day 3 Olympic Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin both win Gold and carry on a strong tradition of USA backstroke dominance. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

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Phelps 5th in 200 Fly; Shiwen Ye Warns of More Records in 200 IM

Michael Phelps began his quest for a third-straight gold medal in the 200 fly Monday morning, but the Austrian Jukic outshone him (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Recap: Video Special

Double Olympic Gold Medalist recaps last night’s relay

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Phelps’ legacy on the line in London

There’s pressure on Michael Phelps to succeed in London and ensure his final Olympic chapter includes touches of the greatness we saw in Beijing.

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Armchair Olympic Coach, Create Your Historic 4×100 Free Relay

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day 2 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Ryan Lochte was unable to hold off Yannick Agnel and it was sweet revenge for the French in the 4×100 Free Relay. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)

The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)

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Day 2 Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Can Kosuke Kitajima win the 100 Breaststroke for the 3rd straight Olympics? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Day 1 Picks Contest: Ye Shiwen Wreaks Havoc

Pereira’s Silver and Phelps’ Fourth also troublesome (Photo Credit: London 2012)

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Lezak Among American Morning 400 Free Relay Swimmers

The Americans have assigned morning relay duties to Jason Lezak, Jimmy Feigen, Matt Grevers, and Ricky Berens, with Michael Phelps and Nathan Adrian (at least) starting…

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