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.

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.

Phelps did not swim in the final after giving up his spot to Ian Crocker but still gets a medal because he swum in the heats.

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