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Golden Phelps Savoring Olympics
Michael Phelps kept every swimsuit, every cap, every pair of goggles he wore during nine magical days at the Water Cube. Every memory will be savored, too, from goofing off with his U.S. teammates to bowing his head not one, not two, but eight times to receive a gold medal at the Beijing Games. ...more
August 19, 2008 | 
Phelps Sets Gold Standard
Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games today to become the grandest of Olympic champions. ...more
August 17, 2008 | 
Steffen Edges Out Torres
Dara Torres was denied an improbable gold medal this morning by one-hundredth of a second - the same margin that kept Michael Phelps on course to break Mark Spitz's record. ...more
August 17, 2008 | 
Michael Phelps: Golden Touch
Michael Phelps swam into history with a magnificent finish, tying Mark Spitz with his seventh gold medal by the narrowest of margins in the 100-meter butterfly. ...more
August 16, 2008 | 
Phelps Wins 6th Gold
Look out, Mark Spitz. Get the check ready, Speedo. Michael Phelps is closing in - quickly, of course. ...more
August 15, 2008 |
Phelps' Incredible Olympics A Great Distraction For Americans
Every so often, something so amazing and extraordinary comes along that makes people take interest in things they might never otherwise care about. That's happening right now in the Summer Olympics in the swimming events. We're being treated to something we might not see again in our lifetimes. ...more
August 14, 2008 |
Phelps Sets Olympic Mark With 10th, 11th Golds
Tied no more. Michael Phelps swam into history as the winningest Olympic athlete ever with his 10th career gold medal - and fourth world record of the Beijing Games. ...more
August 13, 2008 |
U.S. Smashes Relay Record, Giving Phelps 2nd Gold
Jason Lezak outtouched Alain Bernard of France at the wall Monday to give the United States a victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay and keep alive Michael Phelps' bid for eight Olympic gold medals. ...more
August 11, 2008 |
10 U.S. Athletes To Watch
Michael Phelps, Swimming After winning six gold medals in the 2004 Athens Games and seven at last year's World Championships in Australia, there's talk of Phelps taking home eight golds from Beijing. If Phelps can pull that that off with his 6-foot-7 wingspan and size 14 feet, he could overshadow any athlete and any story line from these games. With two previous Olympics under his belt and a space-age Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit covering his body, Phelps has a chance. But he'll have to swim at least 17 races (four more races than Mark Spitz's seven-gold-medal showing in 1972) and that schedule could be his undoing. ...more
August 5, 2008 |
5 U.S. Story Lines To Follow
Can The U.S. Win The Total Medal Count?
With the help of the breakup of the Soviet Union, the United States has won the total medal count for the past three Summer Olympics. But the Americans are facing a host nation intent on taking over the No. 1 spot. The U.S. team is picked by many to top the medals table again, but China is expected to take the most gold medals and push the Americans for the overall lead. A lackluster showing by U.S. athletes - and a standout one by the home team - could make that happen. ...moreAugust 5, 2008 |
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