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Du Toit's message goes way beyond her finish at Olympics
Jim Caple, ESPN.comMichael Phelps may have 14 gold medals, but he doesn't have to feed himself during a race or fend off competitors kicking him in the head. He also has two legs with which to kick. Such is not the case for open swimmer Natalie du Toit.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008How can one not be won over by Phelps' feat?
Jim Caple, ESPN.comJim Caple held Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals so near and dear to his heart, he almost didn't want to see Michael Phelps break it. But it's hard not to be won over by such a feat.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008What the future holds for Dara Torres ...
Jim Caple, ESPN.comIs this the last time we'll see Dara Torres race in the Olympics? The future tells us not to bet against the age-defying American swimmer.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008Pasta and pizza? That's Phelps' gold-medal secret?
Jim Caple, ESPN.comWant to be an Olympic star like Michael Phelps? All you need to do is eat, sleep and swim. Sort of.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008Spitz? Eight golds? 'Relaxed' Phelps not going there
Jim Caple, ESPN.comIt must be frustrating to win six gold medals (eight total) at one Olympics and have people focus on how you didn't win at least one more. So it's no wonder that Michael Phelps isn't publicly broadcasting his goal for Beijing this summer.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2008A different time and place
Jim Caple, ESPN.comEven if Michael Phelps didn't win eight golds, he has plenty of metal to back him up.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "swimming" make the list?
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