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.”

Video Interview: Michael Phelps Says “I felt 10 Grand Pianos on my back”

Yannick Agnel had a huge final 100, winning the race with a huge time of 1:46.99. Michael Phelps finished second with a 1:48.20.

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Race Video: Michael Phelps Grabs Silver Behind Yannick Agnel In 200 Freestyle

Michael Phelps swam his fastest 200m freestyle since the comeback tonight, posting a 1:48.20 to grab the silver behind training…

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2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix: Elizabeth Beisel Shines on Day 3; Wins 400 IM and 200 Backstroke

The big question of the day is, “Can Arkady Vyatchanin defend his Grand Prix backstroke streak?” New York Athletic Club…

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Clary Scratches B-Final of 200 Free to Focus on 200 Back Battle With Arkady Vyatchanin

Tyler Clary has scratched the B-Final of the 200 back on Saturday night to focus on his 200 backstroke final race against Arkady Vyatchanin.

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2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix: Michael Phelps Prelims Update – Day 3

Michael Phelps’ freestyle is looking more and more confident every time he jumps in to race. His 100 freestyles looked…

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The fun continues: Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault #3

    Thanks to sports photographer Mike Lewis for more of these great images from the action at the Santa…

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Warm up Michael Phelps Photo Vault

Watching great swimmers at the big meets is awe inspiring for the swimmers,  coaches and sports fans.  Watching Michael Phelps…

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Race Video: Michael Phelps Ties Tom Shields in 100 Butterfly, 52.11

Tom Shields and Michael Phelps have tied once again. They are the current co-American record holders in the 200 yard butterfly, and now they are tying again in meters.

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Michael Phelps is Loving 100 Freestyle – Video Interview

Phelps swims in-season 100 freestyle PB, 48.8.

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Tom Shields Ties Michael Phelps in 100 Butterfly – Video Interview

Tom Shields and Michael Phelps have tied once again. They are the current co-American record holders in the 200 yard butterfly, and now they are tying again in meters.

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Race Video: Nathan Adrian Owns 100 Free, 48.17, Michael Phelps Takes Silver, 48.8

Swimming Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner. Men’s 100 Freestyle – FINALS — reported by SwimSwam.com…

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Smoliga Heads Home; Clary Chooses His Races on Day 3 of the 2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix

2014 NCAA Champion in the 50 free will miss that race in Santa Clara, as she’s gone home sick.

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Thanks for Keeping Swimming Cool, Michael

His goal has always been to raise the bar. Thank goodness that after a decade he’s still holding that bar high for the sport of swimming.

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2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix Day 2 Phelps Report: Act Like They Forgot About Tom

Tom Shields tied Michael Phelps in the 100 fly at the Santa Clara Grand Prix, and he could be the best thing that’s happened to Phelps since Ryan Lochte in the 100 fly.

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2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix: Phelps And Shields Tie To Win The 100 Butterfly

Refresh frequently as we will be updating this post throughout the session. It’s the final session on day 2 of…

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