Michael Phelps Olympic News

The NBA's Double Snubs
ESPN
Attention, swimmers preparing for the Olympics in London this summer: Michael Phelps is back, both mentally and physically. After winning 16 Olympic medals and being named American Swimmer of the Year eight times between 2001 and 2009, the 26-year-old ...

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RFI
From hauling bins to CAN final, Zambia coach Hervé Renard speaks
RFI
By Paul Myers At the 2008 Beijing Olympics Michael Phelps had the music of Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy surging through his iPod earphones as he strode towards the starting blocks and went on to win a record eight gold medals in the pool.

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Columbia Daily Tribune
Lezak is a key link to '08 Olympic feat
Columbia Daily Tribune
His world-record swim in 46.06 seconds kept alive Michael Phelps' historic pursuit of eight gold medals and prompted NBC commentator Rowdy Gaines to cry, “I just can't believe it!” “It just wasn't possible, and he made it happen,” said Matt Grevers, ...

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AFP
Tyler McGill wins 100-meter butterfly
ESPN
But rather than revel in the win, McGill noted the absence of event world-record holder Michael Phelps, who won a record eight gold medals in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. "Getting a win is great, but I missed the opportunity to compete against the ...
Canadians rule pool at Missouri Grand PrixAFP
Auburn teammates push each other to success at Missouri Grand PrixColumbia Missourian
McGill is lone American winner at Grand PrixColumbia Daily Tribune

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AFP
Phelps using hyperbaric chamber to aid recovery
SI.com
NEW YORK (AP) Michael Phelps is the latest athlete to use a hyperbaric chamber to aid his recovery from training. The 16-time Olympic medalist said Wednesday he had been sleeping "at 8000 feet every night" for almost a year. The 26-year-old swimmer ...
Swim great Phelps regains passion as London loomsAFP
Phelps finds inspiration abounds in New YorkReuters
Enjoy these hilarious Head & Shoulders shots of Michael Phelps showeringMetro.us
International Business Times -CANOE
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Sky News
Video - Michael Phelps Still A Mummy's Boy - The Heart Truth Red Dress Fall ...
Contactmusic.com
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps accompanied his mother Debbie, the latter of who would later walk down the catwalk. The pair looked very happy and Debbie even pulled her son close for a hug. Also appearing on the red carpet was Christie Brinkley, ...
Olympic champ Michael Phelps cheers on mom Debbie at New York Fashion WeekExaminer.com
Subway 's Women's Heart Health promo features Michael Phelps' momQSRweb.com
Celebs Light Up 2012 Red Dress Fashion Show In NYCTheImproper.com
Shape Magazine (blog) -VIBE Vixen -Reuters
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... WHERE WE DESPERATELY MISS USING THE WORD JIMMER AS A VERB
ESPN
Attention, swimmers preparing for the Olympics in London this summer: Michael Phelps is back, both mentally and physically. After winning 16 Olympic medals and being named American Swimmer of the Year eight times between 2001 and 2009, the 26-year-old ...

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Olympic Medal Hopefuls Post Quick Times at New South Wales Championships
SwimmingWorldMagazine.com
In his last major international meet, D'Arcy raced Michael Phelps head-to-head at the Pan Pacific championships, winning a silver medal. Christopher Wright was a close second to D'Arcy today with a 1:57.34, putting him second in the world.

The Age
Melanie Schlanger sizzles at NSW championships
The Australian
This is D'Arcy's first competition since he defeated Olympic champion Michael Phelps in California in June last year. In the interim, D'Arcy struggled with back and hip injuries and again attracted headlines for his actions outside the pool.
Shoulder hurting Stephanie Rice's London hopesHerald Sun

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New York Times
Before the Olympic Trials, There's This Big High School Meet
New York Times
Michael Phelps, to whom the versatile Franklin often is compared, turned pro 11 years ago when he was 16, forsaking the chance to compete in high school and college to sign endorsement deals that made him an instant millionaire.
Storylines abound for Colorado state swim meets beyond Missy FranklinMaxPreps

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AP Enterprise: US Olympic's London gym nearly done
Detroit Free Press
A sparkling new 21 million-pound ($33.2 million) gym at the University of East London is just about complete and will host the US Olympic team during the games. In a few weeks, it will be ready for everyone from stars like swimming's Michael Phelps and ...

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ESPN
Michael Phelps: Swimming passion has returned
ESPN
by Lynn Hoppes Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images Michael Phelps was in New York Wednesday to begin campaigning for Head & Shoulders. Attention, swimmers preparing for the Olympics in London this summer: Michael Phelps is back, both mentally and physically.
AP Enterprise: US Olympic's London gym nearly doneFox News

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Newsday
AP Enterprise: US Olympic's London gym nearly done
Newsday
A sparkling new 21 million-pound ($33.2 million) gym at the University of East London is just about complete and will host the US Olympic team during the games. In a few weeks, it will be ready for everyone from stars like swimming's Michael Phelps and ...

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Palm Beach Post
AP Enterprise: US Olympic's London gym nearly done
Palm Beach Post
A sparkling new 21 million-pound ($33.2 million) gym at the University of East London is just about complete and will host the US Olympic team during the games. In a few weeks, it will be ready for everyone from stars like swimming's Michael Phelps and ...

Missouri Grand Prix offers Olympic swimming preview
Columbia Missourian
Swimming the final leg of the 4x100 freestyle relay race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics for a team that included Michael Phelps, Lezak entered the pool nearly a full body length behind his French competitor. It took the fastest 100 meter freestyle split ...

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Micheal Phelps on Preparation for London Games
Washington Post
8 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Phelps, already the winner of the most gold medals in Olympic history, talks about his preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games in London that begin on July 27. Phelps speaks in New York following the announcement of a marketing ...

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Bloomberg
Gold-Medal Swimmer Phelps Says Still Has Much to Prove at London Olympics
Bloomberg
Play Video Michael Phelps, already the winner of the most gold medals in Olympic history, says he still has goals to meet as he prepares to swim in his fourth Games this year in London. He just won't say what they are. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, ...
Phelps regains passion as London loomsTimes of India
Phelps has swim passion back for LondonNinemsn
Michael Phelps using hyperbaric chamber to aid recoveryUSA TODAY
Washington Post
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Foreign athletic feats unrecognized
The Miscellany News
It's the reason Michael Phelps caught our attention during his golden performance at the 2008 Summer Olympics, Lance Armstrong captured our hearts while winning seven straight Tour de France titles and Tony Hawk kept us intrigued when he did things on ...

Phelps pitches Head & Shoulders
Cincinnati.com
Michael Phelps, perhaps the Summer Olympics' best-known athlete, also may be its best-paid pitchman. Phelps, a 16-time Olympic medalist in swimming, is adding Procter & Gamble's Head & Shoulders shampoo to the list of products he's advertising.

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Sleeping like a fish: Michael Phelps using 'tank'-like hyperbaric chamber to ...
Washington Post
NEW YORK — Michael Phelps is the latest athlete to use a hyperbaric chamber to aid recovery. The 16-time Olympic medalist said Wednesday he had been sleeping “at 8000 feet every night” for almost a year. The 26-year-old swimmer says he realized he ...

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