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.”

Transformation and Michael Phelps

“Michael Phelps entered the world stage in swimming quietly in 2000 when he earned a position on the US Olympic Team. In Sydney, he and his 17-year old roommate, Aaron Peirsol watched, listened, learned and quietly began planning their return four years later.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The Opaque: White Water Swimming with Nathan Adrian and Jessica Hardy (Video)

Carlos Serrao/The Departamento direct Speedo Athletes Nathan Adrian + Jessica Hardy in this slow motion video of white water swimming. via ESPN The Magazine

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Michael Phelps Enters First World Series Poker Event, Video Interview

Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of all time, made his World Series of Poker debut on Wednesday. Phelps is one…

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Le Clos Replaces Phelps as OmegaTiming.com Covermodel

There may never be another Phelps, but there must always be a next. (Photo: OmegaTiming.com)

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Ryan Lochte Hopes Michael Phelps Makes Comeback

“Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic medalist, weighs in on the Michael Phelps comeback topic. Lochte is in Vancouver for the Mel Zajac Jr International at the University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Butterfly Wide Open Field

With Michael Phelps out of the picture, Tyler McGill is a heavy favorite to represent the U.S. in Barcelona this summer. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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L’Equipe: Yannick Agnel to Train with Bob Bowman

France’s L’equipe has gotten a jump on a planned Yannick Agnel press conference on Wednesday. After the French Federation announced late…

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No Secrets in Swimming: Sources Report Story of Michael Phelps Comeback Leak

“We’ve spoken to sources close to Phelps, and here’s their explanation for what happened…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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UPDATE: Michael Phelps Denies Comeback Via Twitter, Sort Of

Peter Busch, a news reporter in Florida and son of the USA Swimming National Team Director, says he has confirmed that Phelps is planning a comeback. Phelps isn’t so sure. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kalisz Is Suprised by His Fast Ultraswim 400 IM

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Mixed Results in Ratings for Week 3 of What Would Ryan Lochte Do

Total ratings were up, but numbers fell off in a key demographic. Lochte did, however, get a solid social media boost from the show. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympic Gold Medalist Conor Dwyer Signs With Speedo USA

Rising Swim Star Joins His 4x200m Olympic Relay Teammates Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps on Team Speedo. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Amy Van Dyken Nets National Sports Radio Show

Amy Van Dyken is an Olympic icon, the most decorated athlete, male or female, of the 1996 Olympic Games in…

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Michael Phelps Second Most Influential Athlete in United States

According to Forbes.com, Olympic swimming icon Michael Phelps falls behind football star Tim Tebow. Forbes reported the news based on surveys conducted…

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Olympian and Masters Champion, David Sims, Breaks 200 Fly 2 Minute Barrier

David Sims is supposed to be a miler. That’s the event in which he made the 1980 Olympic Swimming Team,…

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