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Q&A with teen phenom Lia Neal
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.com...s sole goal was just to swim at the trials. But if Torres is the epitome of swimming's past and recent present, Neal, who turned 14 on Feb. 13, is a sign of great...
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009Finally, Phelps comes home to hero's welcome in Baltimore
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comSince winning eight gold medals in Beijing, Phelps has been on a whirlwind post-Olympic tour. But, finally, he had a hero's homecoming this weekend in Baltimore.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008With Beijing in the rear-view mirror, here are athletes to watch for 2010, 2012
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comWith the Beijing Games in the rear-view mirror, we've compiled a list of athletes to watch for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008Phelps 'phever' is alive and well all over Baltimore
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comIt's evident that Michael Phelps "phever" is alive and well in Baltimore. And it seems everywhere you go in town -- from high-end eateries to grocery stores and, of course, pools -- the topic of conversation is all Phelps, all the time.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008Agent: Phelps could earn $100 million over lifetime
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comHow much are eight gold medals in a single Games worth? Michael Phelps is about to find out as advertisers are clamoring for the swimmer and banking on his star power.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008The numbers don't lie: Phelps is the best swimmer ever
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comMichael Phelps won a record eight gold medals in a single Olympics in Beijing. Still doubt he's the best swimmer ever? Our numbers don't lie.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008Baltimore the new Olympic swimming factory? Believe it, it's true
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comWhen you think of Baltimore, you instantly think of crab cakes, Cal Ripken Jr. and the Inner Harbor. But do you think of Olympic swimming? After the Summer Games, you will.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008Olympics no place for politics? Some athletes balancing sports with activism
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comSome world leaders and athletes argue the Olympics are no place for politics; others, however, see the combination as a logical match. Some athletes are balancing the sport with their beliefs as they head to Beijing.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008Olympics no place for politics? Some athletes balancing sports with activism
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comSome world leaders and athletes argue the Olympics are no place for politics; others, however, see the combination as a logical match. Some athletes are balancing the sport with their beliefs as they head to Beijing.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008One Olympic dream that's come full circle
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comAt this weekend's U.S. diving trials, two mothers and former Olympic swimmers will relive the dream through their two daughters. Amy Rosewater takes a look at this Olympic full circle.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Phelps, Torres, Hoff lead field in big Beijing tuneup event
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comAlthough the Missouri Grand Prix is not the Olympic Trials, the swimmers that will be there has that feeling in one of the big tuneup events for the Beijing Games. Amy Rosewater previews the field.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008Things you need to know now about Beijing Games
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comBelieve it or not, we're six months away from the Beijing Olympics. Here are some things you might want to know as the Games approach.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2008Hoff, a shoo-in for 2008, now an old pool pro
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comKatie Hoff wasn't prepared for her first Olympics back in 2004. Now at age 18, she knows what to expect for 2008 in Beijing, in and out of the pool.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2007A year away from Games, Phelps not only athlete competing for glory
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comWe are a year away from the start of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Amy Rosewater has 10 stories you need to know about right now.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2007Spitz? Phelps? The Thorpedo? Who is the best?
Amy Rosewater, Special to ESPN.comMichael Phelps is tearing it up at the World Championships, but is he the greatest swimmer of all time? We run the numbers (and golds) to give you the answer.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "swimming" make the list?
