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Michael Phelps- Olympic Swimmer and Olympic record setter. Summer Olympic Swimming Events in Beijing- 2008 Summer Olympics

Michael Phelps set Olympic records in 2008 at the Summer Olympic Swimming Events in Beijing. He continues to set records in swimming. He is the author of numerous books as well.
New book by Michael Phelps is released in December. Buy NO LIMITS here.

Michael Phelps was named one of 2008s most fascinating people by Barbara Walters.

Information about Olympic Games, the swimmers, the swimming, the swims, the medals, the fun, the frolic. See videos of Michael Phelps, Dara Torres and the rest of the American Olympic Swimming Team.

Want to buy Olympic memorabilia?

Or books about Olympic Games past and present from Amazon? You'll find them here.
Watch videos of Lezak, Thorpe, Torres, and the rest of the US Swim Team here.
Want to buy memorabilia of the Olympic events? Find them here as well. Go USA!

Michael Phelps diet

12,000 calories each day

Yes, he does eat 12,000 calories a day.
Read about it here.
http://www.michaelphelps.net/michael-phelps-diet/

No Limits- The new Phelps book is here

Michael Phelps new books- No Limits the Will to Succeed

Just out! Great new book by Michael.
No Limits: The Will to Succeed

No Limits: The Will to Succeed

by: Michael Phelps, Alan Abrahamson

Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

Read all about Michael in his own words.

Release Date: 12/31/1969

Beneath the Surface - Michael Phelps

Phelps book Beneath the Surface

Book by Michael Phelps
Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface

by: Michael Phelps

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Phelps Rookie Card for sale

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MIchael Phelps Memorabilia and US Olympic swimteam posters

Summer Olympic memorabilia

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Olympic Closing Ceremony video

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Michael Phelps' Favorite Video Game- Call of Duty

Play Michael's fav game.

Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare

Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare

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You can't beat Michael swimming, but you can play his favorite game.

Michael Phelps Posters for sale

Olympic swim team posters for sale

Posters of Olympic Swim Team
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How tall is Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps trivia.

Michael is 6'4"tall. His armspan, his "wing span" is even larger- 6'7". His short legs reduce his water resistance and he has double jointed ankles.

He entered his first Olympic medal when he was only 15- and placed 5th in the 200 meter butterfly at the 2000 Olympics.

At 15 he became the youngest man to break a world swimming record at the 2001 Spring Nationals.

He holds 16 Olympic medals- 14 gold and 2 bronze.

Date of Birth June 30, 1985
Nicknames: Gomer
Full name: Michael Fred Phelps
Voted: World Swimmer of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007.
American Swimmer of the Year: 2001, 2002, 2003, 204, 2006, 2007

Phelps teaches flip turns to Matt Lauer of the Today Show NBC

Matt Lauer flip turns with Michael Phelps

matt flips over phelps!
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Michael Phelps Olympic Memorabilia for sale on eBay

Beijing Olympic memorabilia

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Phelps gold medal swim photos here!

14th Lifetime Gold medals for Phelps making history in the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Michael Phelps won his 14th gold medal on Saturday. Speedo gave him a million dollar prize. His world record time in the 200m butterfly gave him 10 lifetime gold medals, the most of any Olympian! The 4x200 relay added a record breaking 11th gold medal and now he added his 14th with his teammates in a relay. Phelps swam butterfly.
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Phelps Autographed Collectibles on eBay

Buy Phelps memorabilia here.

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Michael Phelps Gold Medal win #8 on YouTube vids

Relay gives Michael Phelps his 14th Gold

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Watch Michael Phelps 8th Gold medal swim video

Relay gives Phelps 14th gold medal

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Special Olympic Pool Design Helps Olympic Swimmers Break Records

Beijing Olympic Pool Design

The special design of the Olympic Pool in Beijing is designed to cut drag on the swimmers. In the Men's 4/100 relay, 5 teams beat the world record and two didn't even medal.

The extra depth of the pool and the space between swimmers and the sides of the pool are designed especially for this purpose.

Watch the world records fall!

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Books about Olympic swimmers and swimming from Amazon

Summer Olympics Swim Events

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Michael Phelps YouTube vids

US Olympic Games Beijing 2008

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Olympic 4x100 Freestyle Relay Final video

the greatest race in swimming history

Phelps et all beat the French and set a new world record. The BBC Feed.
men's 4x100 freestyle relay 2008 olympics (Full Race)
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Which Phelps Gold Medal was your favorite to watch?

Phelps's 8 Olympic gold

Which was your favorite moment in Olympic History???

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Michael Phelps Poster for sale

Poster of Michael Phelps

Beautiful photo of Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps 24X36 Poster #19

Michael Phelps 24X36 Poster #19

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Michael Phelps Photos on Flickr

Here are photos taken by fans and others of Michael Phelps on Flickr

Photos of Michael Phelps
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Dara Torres YouTube videos

Summer Olympics 2008

Torres wom three medals in Beijing. She's the first Olympian to medal who has a child! Go girl!
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Olympic swimming vids

Videos from the Beijing Olympics

See Michael Phelps, Dara Torres and others here.
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Olympic Swimming Tickets for sale- Summer Olympics tickets for sale

Beijing Olympic Swimming memorabiia for sale

Buy olympic swimming memorabilia here
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Phelps hosting Saturday Night Live - video from youtube

Michael Phelps host Saturday Night Live- video

Phelps on SNL - video from Sept 13
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Official Site of the US Olympic Team

Click here for info from the USA Team Website

Click here for info from the USA Team Website: http://www.usaswimming.org

Michael Phelps on setting goals

How does Michael do it?

In his own words...
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Michael Phelps host of SNL on Sept 13th- Oprah on Sept 8

Oprah Sept 8, 2008 debut show features Olympians- video

Michael hosted SNL on Sept 13.
Oprah's debut show of the 2008 Season featured hundreds of Olympians, including the swim team and Michael Phelps. See video below.

Rebecca Soni wins gold

200- meter breast stroke gold sets record

Rebecca Soni wins a gold in the 200-meter breaststroke, beating the world record. Her time was 2.20.22, a full body lenght ahead of the sliver medalist, Jones of Australia, who had held the world record. The Silver medalist was Nordenstam of Norway.

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  • chicclothes Sep 6, 2008 @ 4:46 am | delete
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  • SemperFidelis Sep 4, 2008 @ 5:19 pm | delete
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  • roysumit Aug 27, 2008 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens and congrats on LOTD. I learnt from an article that Michael's body structure, his long arms, spreaded feet: helps him swim faster according to fluid dynamics.
  • EricStifel Aug 26, 2008 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    OK, so Mike is the man, but we all knew that from 2004, he just refreshed our memories, kudos to Mr. Phelps. Our Swimming team is the bomb, and Michael Phelps is the King for sure. But if you happened to over look it, how about the whole USA Team, they ROCKED, the most medals of any country, even if China did get more Golds. GO TEAM USA. Oh, and one final thought, what about May and Walsh, over 100 victories in a row, the most winningest volley ball team ever, and of course GOLD at the end! Ya Hoo! This has to be one of the most amazing Olympics ever, I'm proud to have witnessed as much as I did.
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  • Aug 19, 2008 @ 12:10 am | delete
    Michael Phelps was really great. i'm one of his fans. ;)

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  • TeaLady Aug 18, 2008 @ 5:52 pm | delete
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    Congratulations on Lens of the Day.

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    Great lens on great swimmers, especially Michael Phelps. Congratulations on LOTD.
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  • Maripa Aug 18, 2008 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Very informative lens about Micheal Phelps and swimming at the Olympic games. As a Surinamese
    I am very proud of the only gold medal my country
    has,from the Olympic games in Seoul from Anthony
    Nesty at the 100 meter butterfly. Congrats to the American swimming team,and especially Micheal Phelps for his extraordinary performance!
  • Christopher_Scott Aug 18, 2008 @ 9:54 am | delete
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    Congratulations. You have all the information we need.

    Keep up the good work.
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Table of Contents

Olympic Swimming Events, Michael Phelps, Gold Medal Swimming and more

  1. Michael Phelps diet
  2. Beneath the Surface - Michael Phelps
  3. Phelps Rookie Card for sale
  4. MIchael Phelps Memorabilia and US Olympic swimteam posters
  5. Olympic Closing Ceremony video
  6. Michael Phelps' Favorite Video Game- Call of Duty
  7. Michael Phelps Posters for sale
  8. How tall is Michael Phelps
  9. Phelps teaches flip turns to Matt Lauer of the Today Show NBC
  10. Michael Phelps Olympic Memorabilia for sale on eBay
  11. Phelps gold medal swim photos here!
  12. Phelps Autographed Collectibles on eBay
  13. Michael Phelps Gold Medal win #8 on YouTube vids
  14. Watch Michael Phelps 8th Gold medal swim video
  15. Special Olympic Pool Design Helps Olympic Swimmers Break Records
  16. Books about Olympic swimmers and swimming from Amazon
  17. Michael Phelps YouTube vids
  18. Olympic 4x100 Freestyle Relay Final video
  19. Which Phelps Gold Medal was your favorite to watch?
  20. Michael Phelps Photos on Flickr
  21. Dara Torres YouTube videos
  22. Olympic swimming vids
  23. Phelps hosting Saturday Night Live - video from youtube
  24. Official Site of the US Olympic Team
  25. Michael Phelps on setting goals
  26. Michael Phelps host of SNL on Sept 13th- Oprah on Sept 8
  27. Rebecca Soni wins gold
  28. Michael Phelps Books and stuff for sale
  29. Amazon
  30. How Lezak won Gold in the 4.100 Meter Race- NY Times video
  31. Dara Torres memorabilia for sale on eBay
  32. Natalie Coughlin, Dara Torres, Soni and the US Olympic Team - Photos

How Lezak won Gold in the 4.100 Meter Race- NY Times video

NY Times Video

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Dara Torres memorabilia for sale on eBay

Olympic Medalist Torres Gear for sale

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Natalie Coughlin, Dara Torres, Soni and the US Olympic Team - Photos

Summer Olympic Swim Event Photos

US Swim team photos, medals, events and more.
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