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Michael PhelpsAthlete Card | Olympics Swimming Medal TrackerPhelps first took to the pool at the age of 7 and was undoubtedly influenced by his two elder sisters, including Whitney, who competed at the U.S. Olympic trials in 1996.
At 15 he was the youngest male American since 1932 to take part in the Olympics, where he finished a very respectable fifth in the 200 butterfly.
Just a year later he bagged his first world championship gold in the 200 butterfly, adding another three golds in the 200 and 400 medley and the 4x100 medley.
The 6-foot-4 Baltimore native won three gold and two silver medals breaking five world records in the process. |
Adlington, Pellegrini on Europe's roster
Associated PressOlympic champion Rebecca Adlington and world champion Federica Pellegrini will compete for Europe against the United States at next month's Duel in the Pool.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Lochte, Soni honored at Golden Goggles
Associated PressWorld champions Ryan Lochte and Rebecca Soni have won male and female athlete of the year awards at the Golden Goggles honoring the year's top American swimming performances.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009
Michael Phelps, center, arrives with his mother, Debbie Phelps, left, and sister Hilary Phelps at the USA Swimming...
Photo | November 22, 2009
Swimmer Michael Phelps accepts the Male Race of the Year award for his 100 butterfly at the 2009 FINA...
Photo | November 22, 2009
Members of the United States' men's 4x100-meter free relay team, from left, Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Nathan Adrian and Matt Grevers accept the Relay Performance of the Year award at...
Photo | November 22, 2009
Michael Phelps arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday...
Photo | November 22, 2009
Michael Phelps arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday...
Photo | November 22, 2009Signing Mauer a percentage play
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Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Michael Jordan, right, part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats is shown before the Bobcats and Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps
Photo | November 20, 2009
...star Michael Jordan, right, takes his seat before the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Bobcats NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Milwaukee. Jordan is part owner of the Bobcats. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps
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