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Michael Phelps is a world-champion swimmer who holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic games. Phelps broke swimmer Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by winning eight golds, besting Spitz by one medal.
Phelps had two very close calls on his way to history. In the 400-meter freestyle relay, Phelps' teammate Jason Lezak came from behind in the anchor leg to catch France's Alain Bernard and win by eight-hundredths of a second. In the 100-meter butterfly, Phelps outtouched Serbia...
Michael Phelps is a world-champion swimmer who holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic games. Phelps broke swimmer Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by winning eight golds, besting Spitz by one medal.
Phelps had two very close calls on his way to history. In the 400-meter freestyle relay, Phelps' teammate Jason Lezak came from behind in the anchor leg to catch France's Alain Bernard and win by eight-hundredths of a second. In the 100-meter butterfly, Phelps outtouched Serbia...
For photos of Michael Phelps, click here
Michael Phelps is a world-champion swimmer who holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic games. Phelps broke swimmer Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by winning eight golds, besting Spitz by one medal.
Phelps had two very close calls on his way to history. In the 400-meter freestyle relay, Phelps' teammate Jason Lezak came from behind in the anchor leg to catch France's Alain Bernard and win by eight-hundredths of a second. In the 100-meter butterfly, Phelps outtouched Serbia's Milorad Cavic by 0.01 second after trailing for most of the race to win his seventh gold of the games. Seven of Phelps' eight gold medals were won with world-record times.
At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Phelps won six golds and two bronze medals. Between Athens and Beijing, Phelps lived in Ann Arbor, Mich., and trained with Club Wolverine and his long-time swimming coach Bob Bowman, who served as the University of Michigan men's swimming coach.
Phelps made his Olympics debut at the 2000 summer games in Sydney. He was just 15 at the time.
Phelps lives in Baltimore and trains at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club in Mount Washington, which he co-owns with Bowman as part of Aquatic Ventures LLC.
Phelps was raised in Rodgers Forge, near Baltimore, and is a graduate of Towson High School.
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Michael Phelps is a world-champion swimmer who holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic games. Phelps broke swimmer Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by winning eight golds, besting Spitz by one medal.
Phelps had two very close calls on his way to history. In the 400-meter freestyle relay, Phelps' teammate Jason Lezak came from behind in the anchor leg to catch France's Alain Bernard and win by eight-hundredths of a second. In the 100-meter butterfly, Phelps outtouched Serbia's Milorad Cavic by 0.01 second after trailing for most of the race to win his seventh gold of the games. Seven of Phelps' eight gold medals were won with world-record times.
At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Phelps won six golds and two bronze medals. Between Athens and Beijing, Phelps lived in Ann Arbor, Mich., and trained with Club Wolverine and his long-time swimming coach Bob Bowman, who served as the University of Michigan men's swimming coach.
Phelps made his Olympics debut at the 2000 summer games in Sydney. He was just 15 at the time.
Phelps lives in Baltimore and trains at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club in Mount Washington, which he co-owns with Bowman as part of Aquatic Ventures LLC.
Phelps was raised in Rodgers Forge, near Baltimore, and is a graduate of Towson High School.
Click here for more coverage of Michael Phelps
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Lynn receives welcome
NEWPORT BEACH — Robert Lynn said it felt good to be back home in Southern California after the London Olympics. Lynn was an assistant coach on the U.S. Olympic men's water polo team that finished eighth in London. He said he got funny text messages...
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Pajer still hard at work with AquaZot
There's no truth to the rumor that Brian Pajer has the Olympic Games rings tattooed across his chest. But if he did, it would be difficult to blame him. Pajer was a two-time Big West Conference swimming coach of the year during his days as UC Irvine's...
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Steinberg: What it takes to win at the Olympics
The first week is in the books at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. These are the first Games which are using multiple platforms to deliver content. You can enjoy the Olympics on four different television networks and via live Internet stream which can...Tags: Beach Volleyball, Chicago Bulls, Nathan Adrian, Rebecca Soni , Troy Aikman
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Olympics: Final golden moment
Like most Americans, Dan Glenn had a rooting interest on both sides of the net Wednesday. The Newport Harbor High girls' volleyball coach entering his 27th season said watching the live afternoon feed of the women's beach volleyball gold-medal match...
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Peirsol competes in national championships
Newport Harbor High alumnus Aaron Peirsol is one of more than 30 U.S. Olympians expected to compete at the USA Swimming National Championships at Irvine High on Aug. 3-7. Peirsol is looking to defend his 200-meter and 400-meter backstroke titles, which...Tags: Television, NBC (tv network), Ryan Lochte, Swimming, Entertainment
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Peirsol returns to roots
IRVINE — Aaron Peirsol stood out during his mid-afternoon swim at Irvine High on Monday.
Peirsol, in Orange County for this week's USA Swimming National Championships, splashed around as he has done so often in that pool over the years. The man...Tags: Career and Workplace, Ryan Lochte, Beijing Games, Sports, Triathlon
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Peirsol settles for silver
IRVINE — If Aaron Peirsol was upset, he sure kept a great poker face Wednesday night at Irvine High.
Peirsol might not have felt upset, but David Plummer of Minnesota definitely pulled one off.
The 6-foot-4 Peirsol doesn't usually get out-...Tags: Ryan Lochte, Colleges and Universities, Sports, University of Minnesota, University of Texas at Austin
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Peirsol finishes second in 200
IRVINE — And, that's a wrap. Or is it? The USA Swimming National Championships ended for Aaron Peirsol without a gold medal, a rarity for sure. The former Newport Harbor High standout got the job done, qualifying for the Pan Pacific...Tags: Ryan Lochte, Awards and Prizes
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Peirsol saving his best stuff for now?
Last week I experienced a rather surreal moment while reporting at the USA Swimming National Championships. I saw Aaron Peirsol for the first time since 2004, all grown up. Yes it was bizarre that he ended the meet without a gold medal, but it was...Tags: Ryan Lochte, Sports, Multi-Sport Events, Awards and Prizes, 2016 Olympic Games
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Peirsol goes for gold
IRVINE — Aaron Peirsol sat in a room that is used by ballerinas and gymnasts. With a straight face, the 6-foot-4 swimmer tried his best to answer questions Monday.
He found ways to dance around a couple of them.
Peirsol is one of the captains on...Tags: Tim Tebow, Ryan Lochte, Newport Beach, Texas, Japan
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Michael Phelps throws water on reports that he'll return to the Olympic pool
The Baltimore SunHe's back ... unless he's not. Rumors that Michael Phelps, already the most decorated Olympian, is planning to come out of retirement sent the swimming community abuzz Friday night. Phelps, the Baltimore native who retired with a lifetime 22 medals,...Tags: Golf Channel (tv network), Swimming, Janet Evans, Sports, Television Industry
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Napravnik reflects on early days at Pimlico as she prepares for Preakness ride
Sitting in front of a microphone Friday morning, Rosie Napravnik fielded questions about her first race at Pimlico Race Course while donning a hat from her new sponsor, Snickers Bites. For the 25-year-old jockey, it was a fitting juxtaposition, as she's...
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