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Phelps produces more magic for another gold

Michael Phelps won the 17th Olympic gold medal of his career, and his 21st overall, when he produced a majestic performance in the 100m butterfly.

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Spitz tips Phelps to overtake his Olympic medals record

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Spitz backing Phelps bid

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Five-star Phelps states intent with Trials victory

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Phelps in seventh heaven

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Phelps earns surprise sixth gold
Inspired Hackett steals the show

THREE golds, five medals in all, and a world record. Grant Hackett of Australia was the star of the World Swimming Championships, emerging from the shadow of absent countryman Ian Thorpe.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2005

Phelps gets gold without getting wet

Michael Phelps created a bit of history tonight without even getting into the pool as the United States set a world record to win the men's 4x100m relay in Athens this evening.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2004

Phelps claims fifth gold medal

American sensation Michael Phelps has claimed his fifth gold medal of the Olympics with a storming finish in the 100m butterfly.

Fri, 20 Aug, 2004

Bree going all out to improve his record

ANDREW BREE is looking to further improve his Irish 200m breaststroke record at the NCAA Championships which begin in Long Island, New York, today.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004

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