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"Sing to Me of The Man..."

Lapham's Quarterly | Posted 09.18.2008 | Media

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With the swimming competition of the Beijing Olympics completed, the game of finding an athlete comparable to 14-time gold medalist can begin.

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Live From the Water Cube: 8 Golds!!! Phelps and USA Team Make History Here in Beijing; Torres Wins Silver - Missed Gold by One-hundredth of a Second!

Jack Hidary | Posted 09.16.2008 | Home

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Prospects did not look good for a gold two laps into the medley. Backstroke was first -- the US was in the top three but no decisive lead here.

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Greatest Olympian Of All Time

The Huffington Post | Posted 09.13.2008 | Chicago

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BEIJING -- Michael Phelps has become the winningest Olympic athlete ever, earning his fourth gold medal of the Beijing Games with a world record in th...

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Greatest Olympian of All Time: Phelps Wins 10th Career Gold

AP | Posted 09.12.2008 | Home

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BEIJING — Michael Phelps has become the winningest Olympic athlete ever, earning his fourth gold medal of the Beijing Games with a world record ...

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The Sting of Climate Crisis -- On Your Leg

Laurie David | Posted 08.13.2008 | Green

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The jellyfish explosion is worldwide. Scientists blame a number of factors including overfishing, but most importantly a rise in seawater temperature caused by global warming.

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Your Guide To Swimming At The 2008 Beijing Olympics

Telegraph | Posted 08.12.2008 | Home

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At the first modern Olympics in 1896, events were held in the Bay of Zhea, off Piraeus. The early Olympic events included a 200m obstacle race, in whi...

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Michael Phelps: Olympics, Swimmer (Updated)

Huffington Post | Posted 08.27.2008 | Entertainment

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More Michael Phelps news, after his 8-medal victory. His fans, his diet, his private life. Plus: Michael Phelps Girlfriend News Plus: Michael Phel...

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Katie Hoff: Olympics, Swimming (VIDEO) (Updated)

Huffington Post | Posted 08.12.2008 | Home

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***Check Back For Updates*** For the latest Olympics news, check out HuffPost's Olympics Big News Page Katie Hoff has won two medals, a silver and a...

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In a Sense, Abroad Part Deux: I Am Almost Killed

Steven Weber | Posted 08.05.2008 | Living

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After we gathered our things and started to head for our room, I broke down, horrified at the realization that I took such an insane risk, that I almost killed my son.

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I Want One of Those Suits!

Roger I. Abrams | Posted 07.13.2008 | Entertainment

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As the world prepares to meet in Beijing for our quadrennial festival of sport, it seems clear that years of training and clean living will mean nothing without one of those terrific mega-swimsuits.

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Michael Phelps Sets World Record in 400 Medley

AP | PAUL NEWBERRY | Posted 08.11.2008 | Entertainment

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OMAHA, Neb. — Holding off one of his best friends, Michael Phelps started his second attempt to break Mark Spitz's Olympic record with another e...

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