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Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps of the United States, competing in the Men's 200m Butterfly Semifinal 2 during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Phelps finished the race in first place in a time of 1:53.70, a new Olympic Record.
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images
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Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps of the United States, competing in the Men's 200m Butterfly Semifinal 2 during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Phelps finished the race in first place in a time of 1:53.70, a new Olympic Record.
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images