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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.”

Ryan Lochte is a bigger star than Michael Phelps

SwimSwam contributor Callum Ng believes Ryan Lochte is a bigger star than Michael Phelps because Ryan is currently more accomplished and more recognizable. Do you agree?

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European Bookmakers Set Odds for Olympic Swimming

Check out some of the odds for the Olympic races. Hint: Phelps is unlikely to lose. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Phelps Photo Vault, 2010 to 2012

Phelps photos kickoff our new feature category, Photo Fishbowl. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Phelps and Lochte Gunning for World Records in 200 IM

Replace the caps with American flags, and you’ll have the scene for gold in London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News, July 19th

The USOC “Black Out” began this week, and the college coaching carrousel continued to turn. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.Com)

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Picks: American Men Look to Continue Streak in Medley Relay

If Matt Grevers can repeat a 52-low on this medley, the Americans should go wire-to-wire. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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FINA Entry Lists Nearly-Finalized

Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Picks: Phelps a Phavorite, But Not a Runaway, in 100 Fly

Coming at the end of a long meet, Phelps is vulnerable in the 100 fly (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Olympians on Twitter: The Complete List

Read how to follow all of the Twitters and Tweeters of the US Olympic Swim Team (Photo of the Olympic Team announcement ceremony courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympic Media Day Time Lapse

The US Olympic Team Training Camp in Knoxville, Tennesse hosted a media day. 1800 fans attended. More than 100 media,…

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VIP Olympic Camp Party, Exclusive Photos

Swimmers may be preparing for the biggest meet of the year, but they still have time for some fun in Knoxville.

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Cincinnati Marlins Swimmer Breaks 10 & Under NAG Record in 50 Fly [VIDEO]

The Cincinnati Marlins 10-year old broke a record that has stood for 16 years.

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Spitz Still Non-Committal About Phelps on CNN’s “Piers Morgan”

Mark Spitz appeared on CNN’s “Piers Morgan” talk show last night, and despite promising to finally commit as to who…

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Sprint News 7/10/12: Pierse Gets New Gig, Can Spitz Beat Phelps?

The World Record holder Pierse will find herself back at the Olympics, but in a different role. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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