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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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  • Self Proclaimed Virgin Lolo Jones Wants a Date With Michael Phelps (Video)


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    Lolo Jones jokingly or not, will throw herself at any available celebrity male athlete. It use to be Tim Tebow , now it is Michael Phelps.
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  • Wednesdays Swim Report - Building A Better Swimmer Factory


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    Lane 1 - Manchester Evening News posts " Swimming medal factory Metros in fight to survive cuts.  Stockport Metros have secured more medals over the last five Games than any other British club.  Swimmings Olympic medal factory has launched a massive fund-raising drive to stay in business ." Lane 2 - Instabeat ...
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  • Mariska Hargitay Joins The Fun At Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash


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    On June 5, Baby Buggy threw one of New York City’s biggest family charity events: The 2013 Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash. Mariska Hargitay and Debra Messing enjoy the rollercoaster at Babby Buggy bash Credit/Copyright: Wireimage Gary Gershoff / Jamie McCarthy This year’s family-fun party featured carnival ...
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  • Prizeo.com Launches New Celebrity Charity Campaigns


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    Prizeo.com, the charity-fundraising digital platform, has announced their official U.S. launch with a roster of major celebrities who will run charity campaigns on the site this summer, including Muhammad Ali , Alicia Keys , Michael Phelps , Kristen Bell and Khloe Kardashian — along with an Oscar-winning ...
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  • Should Businesses Treat Their Employees Like Professional Athletes?


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    With all of the fame, fortune and fans, it’s easy to forget that professional sports are a business. Franchises have owners, manager and individual contributors. I wonder if businesses could learn a thing or two from professional sports, and treat their employees like professional athletes? Despite all of the things ...
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  • Michael Phelps tries his hand at World Series of Poker


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    The ultimate poker event is about to begin in Las Vegas with the World Series of Poker, and as usual it draws all sorts of people from around the world. The buzz is definitely our there online with qualifying tournaments and WSOP poker “classes” and prize packages, and Vegas will be buzzing with side games and ...
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  • Water, water, not everywhere


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    Finding water for the dogs is not easy here on the high desert. Our go-to pond was dry today, with the added insult of ATV tracks defacing the bed. Six miles down the road, earnest anglers offloaded gear with nary a smile as I surrendered that pond to them. They didn’t look like they were […]
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  • Wednesdays Swim Report - Pan Am Swimming? Is That Airline Still Around?


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    Lane 1 - Baltimore Sun posts " Michael Phelps says he is retired from swimming. But does that include his work with Speedo?  Sunday and Monday at Meadowbrook Aquatic and Fitness Center, Phelps long-time base, Speedo UK has reserved two lanes of the pool. John A. Cadigan, the clubs general manager, says he knows two ...
    2 weeks ago

  • Michael Phelps Attends OMEGA Co-Axial Calibre Exhibition Opening


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    In from Berlin –Donning a watchmaker’s coat, OMEGA brand ambassador Michael Phelps attended the opening of department store KaDeWe’s exhibition dedicated to the Co-Axial calibre, which helped revolutionize watch-making. The exhibition will run until June 29, 2013. View More
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  • Saturdays Swim Report - Move Over Mario, Its Time To Play Super Brownlee Brothers


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    Lane 1 - SI posts " Michael Phelps horse to run in Pimlico stakes.  Cerro, a 3-year-old colt partly owned by 18-time Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps, is the early favorite for the $100,000 Canonero II Stakes at Pimlico on Saturday. " Lane 2 -  Mercury News posts " Olympic swim sensation Missy Franklin ...
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  • Debunking the Big Bang Theory


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    Something has been weighing on my mind for some time, yet I have refrained from writing about it until now because, well quite frankly, I was afraid I would be persecuted for my beliefs.And that thing is, the Big Bang Theory.I know for a fact that some of you subscribe to the BBT, and are likely already planning your ...
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  • Michael Phelps Looks to Play His Cards Right at 44th Annual World Series of Poker at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino


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    Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was one of 482 poker pros and card sharks to take a seat in the 2013 World Series of Poker’s (WSOP) No Limit Hold ‘Em/Eight Handed tournament at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Wednesday night (Photo credit: Jane Fuhrman/WSOP-Poker News).  The decorated athlete sporting a ...
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  • WORLD SERIES OF PHELPS


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    He’s bluffing. You can see his gills flare when he bluffs. Michael Phelps–having moved onto dry land for good the way an old sea captain has to give up his true love, the briny deep, after a series of boat-sinking, crew-obliterating disasters–is pursuing the heights of poker. Or “The Landlubber’s ...
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  • Michael Phelps makes his World Series of Poker debut


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    The Olympic champion makes the first-day cut in a $5,000 event.
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  • Michael Phelps makes World Series of Poker debut


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    Michael Phelps insists he is retired from Olympic competition, which gives him plenty of free time to pursue one of his other passions. Phelps likes to gamble, and there have been several stories over the past few years about him participating in high stakes poker tournaments. Earlier this week, he finally decided ...
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  • s-kinnydip: deathtocliches: raj-2da-deep: 5th time…


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    s-kinnydip : deathtocliches : raj-2da-deep : 5th time reblogging  I regret nothing  #America in general Omg Reblogging again myself, just to point out again how the coping behind them changes, showing how this was actually two separate events that were cut together to make it look like Michael ...
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  • Why Swimming is a Great Exercise


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    Swimming underwater. After the success of swimmers such as gold medalist Michael Phelps, you may wonder, why is swimming considered to be such a great exercise? Swimming is one of the most intense exercises that utilizes all the major muscle groups of body, which makes it one of the best calorie burners and cardio ...
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