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 Lands Cover of Golf Digest

“Golf seems to be top of mind for Phelps everywhere he goes.”

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Olympic Swimmer Missy Franklin Worth Millions to UC Berkeley

“LeBron James and Derek Jeter leapfrogged the NCAA monopoly. While in high school, however, neither had the global visibility or brand power Franklin now commands.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning)

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Michael Phelps Visits Slums of Rio to Promote 2016 Olympic Games

“Phelps appeared at the Olympic Center in Complexo do Almeao, in the center of a group of shantytowns that were still embroiled in drug-trafficking and gang as recently as 2010.” (Swim Photo Credit: EN)

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Dave & Gary: Hecklers and Locker Room Banter

For Halloween, Dave and Gary go as earnest writers. Thought you hated their normal cynical shtick? Wait til you get to their sincere selves. Repulsive!

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Dear Katrina: Clowning around or being a chicken? Happy Halloween!

Dear Katrina wishes you all a Happy Halloween today! Clowning around or chickening out? Hey, be like Michael Phelps! Here…

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Breaking News: Michael Phelps Halloween Trick or Treat

Swim News: “Michael Phelps decided to hand out something besides candy to the Trick-Or-Treaters.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

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Michael Phelps To Switch Places with Sisters Whitney and Hilary

Phelps hugs sister, Hilary, at the 2012 US Olympic Trials (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

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The Swimmers’ Tattoo Photo Vault

Anthony Ervin rocks the sleeves (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The American Swimming Team – Dominant or In Decline?

“By any account the American Swimming Team’s performance in London…was one of the most dominant in Olympic history.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)

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Michael Phelps Named Fittest Man of All Time By Men’s Health

(Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

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Milorad Cavic Signs Papers; Makes Retirement Official

Milorad “Mike” Cavic submitted his retirement papers to FINA today, ending his career at 28.

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Michael Phelps Sinks The Most Epic Putt You’ve Ever Seen for Eagle

Michael Phelps dropped a bomb on the 6th hole in Scotland. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Partners with Paul Casey for Even Par on Day 1 at Dunhill

Michael Phelps may not be placing high, but he’s having plenty of fun in his first semi-professional golf experience. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Swim Art Photo Vault with Phelps, Lochte, Coughlin, Ervin, etc

Tim Binning is a swimswam contributor and respected artist in the swimming community. Here is his latest work. (Swim Photo Credti: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Phelps to Play Dunhill Links Pro-Am Golf Tournament with 10 Major Winners

Michael Phelps, who is in attendance at the Ryder Cup this week, hinted before retiring from the greatest Olympic career…

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