Michael Phelps

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“If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren’t willing to do.”

Michael Phelps Cranks Out 7th-Fastest 200y IM of All Time in Exhibition Race

As an exhibition race within the 2015 American Short Course Championships currently taking place at the Lee & Joe Jamail…

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ESPN: USA Swimming Having Preliminary Conversations to Reinstate Michael Phelps for Worlds

USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus says that preliminary, informal discussions have begun to reinstate Michael Phelps to the 2015 World Championships team.

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From One Legend to Another: Hackett Cites Phelps as Catalyst for Return to the Pool

Grant Hackett gleaned inspiration from American swimming legend MIchael Phelps in his decision to “test the waters” in a possible comeback to competitive swimming.

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5 things that get worse quickly when you stop swimming then try to train again

Ryan Lochte doesn’t get “out of shape” like most of us when we stop swimming, but his expression in this photo is essentially the way it feels when you stop swimming, then try working out again.

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Chad le Clos Ready to Face Off with Michael Phelps

Chad le Clos is ready to compete against Michael Phelps if he attends the 2015 FINA World Cup.

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Before Michael Phelps Was Famous – Feature Video

If you are Michael Phelps fan, you will appreciate seeing Mr. Swimming at the beginning, when his star was rising rapidly.

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She Said Yes! Michael Phelps Gets Engaged to Girlfriend Nicole Johnson

Michael Phelps and longtime girlfriend Nicole Johnson became engaged this weekend.

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Monday Motivation: 2016 Olympic Promo Video Features Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin

The August 5th, 2016 Opening Ceremony date of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is now less than 550 days away….

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Michael Phelps to Return From Suspension at Pro Swim Series – Mesa

Michael Phelps has confirmed this his return to competition will come at the Mesa Grand Prix in April.

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New Detail Revealed in Phelps/Aqua Sphere Partnership

Look closely for a clue to the new Michael Phelps/Aqua Sphere partnership.

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What if Swimmers Brawled like the football players at Super Bowl 49?

“What do you think our coach would do if we started fighting with our rival team at the end of conference meet?”

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5 Things Every Tall Swimmer Hears

6-time Olympic medalist Matt Grevers, aka The Gentle Giant, is 6 feet 9 inches tall.

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13 Perks of Being A Swimmer

Swimming is undeniably a tough sport, but we have perks, lots of them. Here are thirteen.

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Michael Phelps Speaks at Boys & Girls Club Event in Knoxville

22-time Olympic medalist, Michael Phelps was on-hand to speak to young swimmers at a Boys & Girls Club Event in Knoxville, TN on January 28, 2015. (photo shown is unrelated)

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Phelps to Represent Aqua Sphere at Germany’s ISPO

Aquatics equipment manufacturer, Aqua Sphere, announced in a press release last August that Michael Phelps would be partnering with the brand…

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