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Happy Birthday, Michael Phelps, Record-Breaking Swimmer

June 30, 2010
by Denis Cummings
At just 25 years old, swimmer Michael Phelps is already one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history, with 14 gold medals and two bronzes. At the 2008 Beijing Games, he won eight gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz’s 36-year old record.
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Olympics News Coverage

  • Popovich and Du Toit Star in Paralympics Pool
    September 17, 2008 12:01 PM
    American Erin Popovich and South African Natalie Du Toit dominated their swimming divisions at the 2008 Paralympic Games, combining for nine golds and two silvers.
  • Controversial Amputee Oscar Pistorius Wins Gold at Paralympics
    September 10, 2008 03:28 PM
    Pistorius, the double amputee who has battled accusations before the Olympic trials that his prosthetic legs are an advantage, won the 100m sprint in the Paralympics.
  • Olympic Innovation and Technology, Coming to a Store Near You
    August 25, 2008 08:51 AM
    Goods developed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics could prove popular in the general consumer market. Which innovations from this year’s games have staying power?
  • The Hidden Cost of Olympic Medals
    August 24, 2008 04:15 PM
    Expensive training and equipment helps athletes from wealthier countries win more medals than those less affluent. Can anything help make up the difference?
  • Sunday’s Olympics News Roundup
    August 24, 2008 08:00 AM
    Team USA wins men's basketball gold; Kenyan Sammy Wanjiru wins in men’s marathon; U.S. men’s volleyball wins gold; Russia wins rhythmic gold; France beats Iceland for gold in handball;  Hungary wins gold over US in men's water polo; China win final two golds in boxing; games end with closing ceremony.
  • Saturday’s Olympics News Roundup
    August 23, 2008 12:00 PM
    U.S. women win basketball gold; U.S. sweeps men’s and women’s 4x400; U.S. loses women’s volleyball final; Korea beats Cuba for baseball gold; corruption charges in boxing; Cuban attacks referee.
  • Friday’s Olympics News Roundup
    August 22, 2008 07:30 AM
    U.S. and Spain advance to men's basketball final; U.S. men’s volleyball and water polo advance to finals; U.S. baseball falls to Cuba; Rogers and Dalhausser win gold; Clay wins decathlon gold; Bolt wins third gold; Jamaican women flub baton handoff.
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Olympics Features

  • Happy Birthday, Michael Phelps, Record-Breaking Swimmer
    June 30, 2010 09:00 AM
    At just 25 years old, swimmer Michael Phelps is already one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history, with 14 gold medals and two bronzes. At the 2008 Beijing Games, he won eight gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz’s 36-year old record.
  • Training for Your First Marathon
    January 03, 2010 08:00 AM
    As you begin the new year, take a look at the lore, celebrities and inspiration behind the marathon race, including useful resources on training and getting motivated to race 26.2 miles.
  • The Beijing Paralympics
    September 05, 2008 12:30 AM
    Originally conceived as a venue for injured veterans, today’s Paralympic Games are an opportunity for athletes with disabilities to employ their physical talents and competitive spirit to earn medals and achieve victory.
  • The Olympians: Olympic Siblings
    August 21, 2008 01:00 PM
    What could make a parent prouder than watching a child compete in the Olympics? How about watching two—or four—make it to Beijing? This year, several sets of siblings have qualified to compete: unfortunately for some parents, they’re not always on the same team.
  • The Olympians: Lolo Jones
    August 20, 2008 12:30 AM
    Hurdler Lolo Jones’s atypical upbringing and passionate approach to the sport makes her story worth sharing.
  • The Olympians: Nastia Liukin
    August 18, 2008 12:30 AM
    Gymnast Nastia Liukin was promoted to the women’s Olympic squad after an impressive performance at the trials in June.
  • The Olympians: Michael Phelps
    August 18, 2008 12:29 AM
    Swimmer Michael Phelps is one of the greatest athletes of all time—and he’s only 23.
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