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Michael Phelps vs Michael Phelps in The Olympic 200 Butterfly

The 200m butterfly is Michael Phelps’ signature race. He has competed in the event at each of the past five Olympic Games…

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Gare Epiche: Mondiali 2003 L’Inizio Della Sfida Phelps Crocker

Gare epiche: Mondiali del 2003 tra le semifinali e la finale dei 100 farfalla viene abbattuto tre volte il WR. E’ l’inizio della lotta Crocker/Phelps

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Semifinal Shockers: 10 Epic Swims From Semifinals That Inspired Us

Here we count down some of the greatest performances from semifinal races of the last 20-ish years. These races are just as memorable as the finals.

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WATCH: Michael Phelps Wins First World Title With 200 Fly WR In Fukuoka

Relive Phelps winning his first world title at the 2001 Championships in Fukuoka, breaking the 200 fly world record for the second time in four months.

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Serdinov, Phelps, Crocker: 3 Heats, 3 Consecutive World Records in the 100 Fly

As Serdinov celebrated Phelps charged down the pool, his back-end speed propelling him ahead of the minutes-old record Serdinov set in the first semifinal.

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Resilienza: La Capacità Di Usare I Momenti Difficili E Trarne Forza

La resilienza è la capacità di far fronte in maniera positiva a eventi traumatici, di riorganizzare positivamente la propria vita dinanzi alle avversità

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Michael Phelps Talks Olympic Delay On TODAY Show

Michael Phelps appeared on NBC’s TODAY to elaborate more on the impact of the Tokyo Olympics postponement potentially has on athletes.

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Peirsol, Lochte, Phelps, Grevers, Clary: A Defining Decade of USA’s Backstroke

Peirsol was the king of backstroke from 2001 to 2009, though in 2007 and 2008 Lochte was better at the 200 backstroke, and even pushed Peirsol in the 100.

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Phelps/Hoff Clearout of 400 IM WRs Was No April Fools

On April 1, 2007, North Baltimore Aquatic Club training partners Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff each shattered world records in the 400 IM.

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A Sense of Where You Hope to Be

Robert Sullivan, a veteran of Time Inc. magazines, has contributed to SwimSwam. He has covered-for Sports Illustrated, Time, & LIFE magazines—nine Olympics.

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Gare Epiche: La 4×100 Sudafricana Che Sconvolse Atene 2004

Gare epiche: La storica medaglia d’oro del Sudafrica alle Olimpiadi di Atene dl 2004 nella staffetta 4×100 metri stile libero maschili

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Epic Swims: The South African Quartet Who Shocked the 2004 Olympics

Heading into the 2004 Olympics, the men’s 4×100 free relay was a hot commodity. The United States had swept the…

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Michael Phelps vs Milorad Cavic 100 Butterfly 2008 Beijing

Who could forget the collective shock when Michael Phelps managed to overtake Milorad Cavic in the final meter of the race to make Olympic history?

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The Oldest (And Most Underrated) World Record: Grant Hackett’s SCM 800 Free

Hackett’s 7:23.42 world record set in July of 2008 is almost six seconds faster than anyone else in history.

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With More Time, Le Clos Looks To Add Another Olympic Event

With a few days’ worth of reflection under his belt, South Africa’s Chad Le Clos is already tossing around new schedule ideas for next year’s Olympic Games.

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