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.”

Ryan Lochte – I Guarantee That We’ll Be Faster And Better – Video Interview

At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.

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Michael Phelps – I’d Rather Lose Now As Long As I’m Ready For The Big Races – Video Interview

Michael Phelps has always been a back half swimmer, despite his breaststroke being his worst of the four strokes. It came down to the final 25 meters as Phelps was gaining quickly on Lochte. At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.

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Photo Vault: Unexpected Finishes At The 2014 US Nationals

Tom Shields accepting his medal next to a disappointed Phelps after beating the odds and taking home the gold in the 100m fly final. He also won the 200m fly final earlier despite also not being the favorite in that event.

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Gold Coast Bound: The United States’ 2014 Pan Pacific Championship Team Roster

American star Missy Franklin is among the headliners of the 2014 U.S. Pan Pacs team.

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2014 U.S. Nationals, What to Watch For, Day 5 Prelims: Ledecky Scratches 1500 Free

Natalie Coughlin is one of a number of swimmers who is just looking for a way onto the Pan Pacs team in their final chances on Sunday.

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Michael Phelps Praises Katie Ledecky’s World Record Performance – Video Interview

Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer to ever grace the water, had great things to say about young distance freestyle star Katie Ledecky after she broke the 400m freestyle world record at the US Nationals in Irvine, CA.

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Michael Phelps – Anything I Put My Mind to I Can Accomplish – Video Interview

Michael Phelps finished sixth in the final of the men’s 100m backstroke on day four of the 2104 US Nationals….

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Race Video: Tom Shields Plays the Phelps Card in the Men’s 100 m Fly

Tom Shields edged out Michael Phelps for this race by just .01 seconds as he killed his turns and won…

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2014 U.S. National Championships: Day 4 What to Watch For

Michael Phelps has held firm on his entry in the 100 backstroke for Saturday.

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Michael Phelps Cannot Stand Losing – 100 Butterfly Post Race Interview

Phelps was 7th at the wall, as expected. He was able to run down five of the six swimmers in front of him. It came down to the touch, and Tom Shields was there, getting his hand on the wall first.

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Tom Shields Wins His Dream Race, Beats Phelps – Video Interview

It came down to the touch, and Tom Shields was there, getting his hand on the wall first for his second win of the meet. He touched at 51.29, only .01 seconds in front of Michael Phelps, at 51.30.

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Bob Bowman comments on Phelps .01 loss in 100 butterfly – Video Interview

Tom Shields beats Michael Phelps by .01 in 100 butterfly. Shield touched at 51.29 to Phelps’ 51.30.

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2014 US National Championships: Day 3 Finals Preview

INFO YOU NEED TO FOLLOW DAY 3 OF THE 2014 US NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday Finals Heat Sheet Friday Finals Timeline…

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A New Phelps Rising From The Old: 100m Fly Final Falls On The Sixth Year Anniversary Of The Beijing Olympics

Phelps was out in 24.58 this morning and back quickly in 26.59 taking down Ryan Lochte by a large margin who swam in the lane beside him.

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Conor Dwyer Interview: Watch for the Michael Phelps Sneak ATTACK!

200 Free – 2014 US Nationals At the 100, Clay Youngquist and Conor Dwyer were pushing the lead, flipping at…

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