michael phelps

While the 2008 Summer Olympics left the world with several memories, the greatest story was probably American swimmer Michael Phelps for winning an unprecedented eight gold medals in a single Olympiad, breaking Mark Spitz' record of seven. More impressive still, seven of Phelps' swims were world records (less impressive, however, were his comedic stylings when hosting Saturday Night Live in September 2008).

Counting the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Phelps has more gold medals (14) and individual gold medals (9) than anyone else in history.

After Beijing, Phelps instantly became a household name, launching Internet rumors that one of the wins was the result of a pro-Phelps corporate conspiracy. He had also been reportedly dating Australian Olympic swimming hottie Stephanie Rice at one time. While Phelps may one day settle down and start a family, he might just be better off selling his sperm.

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• Phelps comes up short as swimsuits rule

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 982
  • Phelps outpaced by non-textile suit wearers • 14-times Olympic champion swims short-course best The 14-times Olympic gold-medallist Michael Phelps swam a short-course personal best in the 100 metres butterfly this morning but again failed to make the final at the Fina World Cup in Stockholm. The 24-year-olds ...
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• Michael Phelps has sub-standard performance at FINA/Arena World Cup in Sweden - Washington Post

  
  Beijing 2008 Stadium — Authority: 144
  guardian.co.uk Michael Phelps has sub-standard performance at FINA/Arena World Cup in Sweden Washington Post Even that performance at the Eriksdalsbadet swim center was not up to the standard of the most accomplished swimmer in the sports history, an athlete who … National Youth World Cup ...
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• Michael Phelps Is Not Fat!

  
  the17thman — Authority: 138
  Love it when gossip bloggers whove never been in a pool or do type workout start calling people Fat or Freakish Monsters due to athleticism of celebrities and sports people.  I was going to wait till I wrap of of Michael Phelps swims at FINA this week but after seeing images and the "fat" word on several gossip blogs ...
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• Keith Olbermann’s Three Finger Salute to Carrie Prejean

  
  Mediaite — Authority: 801
  Last night on Countdown, Keith Olbermann did another in a long series of segments castigating former Miss California Carrie Prejean , but he added a little something extra at the end. He signs off the segment, in which he discusses the sex tape that features Prejean “by herself,” with a two, then three, ...
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• Tuesday Notes

  
  Maddux Sports Blog — Authority: 127
  We don’t talk about swimming here much for obvious reasons, but a story today caught my attention. Michael Phelps is currently swimming at a World Cup meet in Stockholm. He’s not at his peak fitness by his own admission, and he’s sporting a beard, so he clearly isn’t looking to set world records. He’s still ...
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• IS MICHAEL PHELPS OUT OF SHAPE!?

  
  OHLALA Mag — Authority: 605
  Michael Phelps is actually swimming in Stockholm where he finished third in the Mens 100m. he said he was "not in the best shape, I should be in better shape." Michael Phelps still has two races on Wednesday in Stockholm, after which he will compete in Berlin over the weekend. Where I strongly recommend that he ...
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• Michael Phelps Wears "Old-Style" Swimsuit And Facial Hair, Suddenly Sucks [Swimming]

  
  Deadspin — Authority: 813
  "Sporting a beard and an old-style swimsuit, Michael Phelps missed out on two finals and barely qualified for a third Tuesday at a World Cup short-course meet." [ AP ]
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• Carrie Prejean Solo Sex Tape Scandal Erupts On TV (Video)

  
  Backseat Cuddler — Authority: 596
  Carrie Prejean was on the FOX News’ Sean Hannity show to talk about her new book, Still Standing.  Unfortunately for her, the topic of discussion was centered on her solo sex tape scandal, bringing the XXX discussion talk to your TV.Carrie has been humiliated in front of the entire world over a very poor decision ...
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• Phelps qualifies for only 1 of 3 events (AP)

  
  Recording — Authority: 514
  Wearing an old-style swimsuit, Michael Phelps missed out on two finals and barely qualified for a third Tuesday at a World Cup short-course meet. Phelps, who won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, failed to qualify for the finals of the 100-meter freestyle and 100 backstroke
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• Michael Phelps fails to get beyond 100m heats at World Cup shortcourse meet

  
  Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents — Authority: 975
  Michael Phelps failed to make it past the 100 metres freestyle heats at shortcourse World Cup in Stockholm.
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• Phelps fails 100m in old-style swimsuit

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 982
  • Phelps finished 16th in qualifying for freestyle final • Wearing old-style suit which will be standard next year Michael Phelps has failed to qualify for the 100-metre freestyle final at a World Cup short-course event while wearing an old-style swimsuit. Phelps finished 16th in the qualifying round with a time ...
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• Carrie Prejean Video Tape

  
  wisnuaji dot com — Authority: 551
  Carrie Prejean sex video is the most demanding video on internet nowadays. There are rumors that this video has been uploaded on internet websites so, people are searching it as they want to see Former Miss California in action. There is no doubt about that she is pretty, gorgeous and elegant and why not? After [...]
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• CARRIE PREJEAN, Caught With Her Pants Down Literally, Settles Lawsuit After Sex Tape Expose!!!

  
  Astrochicks — Authority: 430
  Miss Carrie “Christian” Prejean, has some explaining to do. In a new sex tape expose, she had to quietly settle her lawsuit against pageant officials. Such a hypocrite…Our lusty Taurus girl, filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit, claiming the pageant fired her for her religious beliefs. According to E News, they ...
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• Epic Photo: Another athlete who had his career ruined because of weed

  
  Just South of North — Authority: 144
  Or not. Great Halloween costume, found it on Deadspin .
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• Want to buy 5,000 leftover 2008 Beijing Olympics condoms? Look no further!

  
  Sports Rubbish — Authority: 592
  The words “leftover” and “condoms” are not typically combined to start a sales stampede, but one Chinese collector of Olympic memorabilia is hoping he will be able to unload his 5,000 condoms from the 2008 Olympics at an auction. 100,000 condoms were distributed during the games, with this guy somehow ending ...
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• MoonDog Sports Let There Be Links

  
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• Carrie Prejean Scandalous XXX Solo Sex Tape (NSFW)

  
  Backseat Cuddler — Authority: 596
  Former Miss California, Carrie Prejean has had this never ending saga continue for what seems like and eternity.  The latest edition to her scandalous story is a XXX solo sex tape that she apparently didn’t realize was in the hands of the Miss California lawyers.During the settlement negotiations with the lawyers ...
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• So, You Think You’re Better Than Michael Phelps…at Speed Putting?

  
  the17thman — Authority: 138
  A few years ago at my old job we had game fridays once a month.  The whole office would get together and play a day long game.  We did a Murder Mystery one time in which each office worker was killed and you had to guess who was the axe murderer.  One of my favorite games was creating a Mini Golf Course.  Each ...
  1 week ago

• So, You Think You’re Better Than Michael Phelps…at Speed Putting?

  
  Mashable! — Authority: 884
  I’ve been swimming for a couple of summers now, working ardently on my technique and cardio, and I’m still incredibly slow. So slow, in fact, that Michael Phelps could swim 500 m, get out of the water, order a hamburger, and read the morning news before I cross the same distance. Speed putting, however, is ...
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• So, You Think You’re Better Than Michael Phelps…at Speed Putting?

  
  Technology Pundit — Authority: 163
  I’ve been swimming for a couple of summers now, working ardently on my technique and cardio, and I’m still incredibly slow. So slow, in fact, that Michael Phelps could swim 500 m, get out of the water, order a hamburger, and read the morning news before I cross the same distance. Speed putting, however, is another ...
  1 week ago

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