Michael Phelps

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Phelps 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.

Now, at just 23 years old, Phelps has won eight gold medals in Beijing and become the most successful single-Games Olympian of all time. He is also the most decorated gold medalist in Olympic history with 14 career gold medals.

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Memorable Moments: 2008 Beijing Olympics

Hi-res photos from all the exciting Olympic action, from Michael Phelps eight golds to Usain Bolt's three world records

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Swimming into History: Michael Phelps Quest For Eight Gold Medals

Hi-res photos of Michael Phelps record-setting performance in Beijing, inside ESPN's ZOOM Gallery

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The Closest Race: Michael Phelps vs. Milorad Cavic

Hi-res photos of the 100M butterfly race that Phelps won by just a hair, tying Spitz's record for most golds in one Olympic games

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Different Strokes: Breaking Down Michael Phelps

Hi-res photos from the 2008 Olympics analyzing each of Phelps' different strokes, inside ESPN's ZOOM Gallery

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United States swimmer Michael Phelps swims during a training session at Eriksdalsbadet arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Monday Nov. 9, 2009, ahead...

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United States swimmer Michael Phelps smiles during a press conference at Eriksdalsbadet arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Monday Nov. 9, 2009, ahead...

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A Cadilliac Escalade belonging to Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps, and a Honda Accord sit on a tow truck near where they collided Thursday, Aug. 13...

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