Articles filed under Swimming
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Mark Spitz, the former greatest Olympian, relievedAug 20, 2008 11:00 pm - On the third day of his new life, Mark Spitz said that no matter what people might think, he's relieved. Until last weekend, he was the athlete who had turned in the sin...
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Timing for these Games on our sideAug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - If you enjoy watching sports, and you admire incredible athletic achievement, it goes without saying that these Olympic Games have been worth the wait. In fact, they mig...
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'Phelpstival' planned for Olympic heroAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Ready for a big-time welcome? Baltimore County (Md.) held a "Phelpstival" at the county seat when Michael Phelps came home an Olympic hero four years ago. Now that he's ...
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Golden boy Phelps eager for his own bedAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - BEIJING -- 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, fr...
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Sens-8-tional!Aug 16, 2008 11:00 pm - BEIJING -- 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, fr...
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Phelps makes history again with 7th gold medal winAug 15, 2008 11:00 pm - BEIJING (AP) -- With history hanging in the balance, Michael Phelps decided to take one more stroke. His long arms soared above the water, windmilled past his ears and s...
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Crocker stands in way of Phelps making historyAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - BEIJING -- Poor Ian Crocker. He desperately craves an Olympic gold medal of his own, about the only thing missing from his swimming career. This might be his last chance...
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No stopping Phelps as he wins gold No. 6Aug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - BEIJING -- Michael Phelps made it 6-for-6 at the Beijing Olympics, closing in on Mark Spitz with another world-record swim Friday morning. Phelps dominated right from t...
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Phelps advances, others claim Olympic spotlightAug 13, 2008 11:00 pm - BEIJING (AP) -- Michael Phelps isn't the only swimmer setting records at the Water Cube. It only seems that way. While Phelps took care of routine qualifying for the fin...
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Americans Hoff, Ziegler fail in 800 free heatsAug 13, 2008 11:00 pm - BEIJING -- Katie Hoff and Kate Ziegler ended their Olympics with a stunner — neither teenager advanced out of the 800-meter freestyle heats Thursday night, ensuring th...