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Phelps looks to add events for 2012 Games Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:17 AM ET By the Associated Press Look out London, Michael Phelps is coming to the 2012 Games and he's thinking about adding events to his repertoire.
Omega finally releases Phelps' photo sequence Posted Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:54 AM ET By The Associated Press
It really was that close between Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic. Official timekeeper Omega released a digital photo sequence of last week's riveting 100m butterfly finish at the Olympics.
NBC to televise 2009 swimming world championships Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:15 PM ET By the Associated Press
NBC has agreed to televise next year's World Swimming Championships from Rome, along with the 2009, 2010 and 2011 national championships.
Van der Weijden wins 10K swimming race in close finish Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:32 PM ET By the Associated Press Dutch swimmer Maarten van der Weijden skirted just inside the final red buoy and grabbed gold, completing his recovery from leukemia.
Phelps says goodbye Beijing, with gold Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:42 AM ET By The Associated Press Michael Phelps jetted out of his Olympics of a lifetime Wednesday night, zooming into a future that includes newfound celebrity status, oodles of money and a possible redo four years from now at the 2012 London Games.
Amputee inspires in Olympic debut Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:44 PM ET By The Associated Press
Accident victim Natalie du Toit's strong showing in the open water marathon.
Olympics, Phelps spark interest in swimming Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 4:45 PM ET By the Associated Press
In the wake of Michael Phelps, get ready for a swimming boom. Swim clubs and coaches across the nation say there's been a surge of interest since Phelps began collecting his eight gold medals.
Grrrreat Phelps teams with Kellogg's Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 2:35 PM ET Move over Tony the Tiger, here comes Olympic champion Michael Phelps. The record-setting swimmer will soon be appearing on boxes of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes and Corn Flakes.
Phelps plans involvement with Md. swim club Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 1:04 PM ET By the Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) - Michael Phelps and his coach are pursuing involvement in the business operations of their home swim club and its facilities.
After Beijing, Phelps' marketability will be tested Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 2:29 AM ET By The Associated Press Visa Inc. popped out ads almost as quickly as he swam his laps. Pizza Hut is giving Michael Phelps free pizza and pasta for a year -- his teammates, too -- for beating Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals in one Olympics.
Phelps' hometown preparing big celebration for swimmer Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 1:21 PM ET By the Associated Press
About 1,000 people in Michael Phelps' hometown celebrated with a "Phelpstival" four years ago when he brought back six gold medals and two bronzes from the Athens Olympics. They're planning a much bigger party this time around.
Phelps fulfills wish of young friend Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 9:22 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com It can be nearly impossible in our sound-bite culture to see Michael Phelps as he typically is away from the spotlight -- the genuineness about him, the decency. Phelps' friendship with Stevie Hansen, a young boy dying of cancer, was just one example.
Amputee swimmer ready for open water Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 8:29 AM ET By The Associated Press
Natalie du Toit looked like any other athlete when she walked into the Bird's Nest, carrying the South African flag at the opening ceremonies.
Recap: Phelps eight golds more than any other country Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 6:27 AM ET By The Associated Press
The Americans turned in another dominating performance at the Olympic pool. Then again, it wasn't exactly a fair fight. Michael Phelps' eight gold medals were more than another country's total.
Phelps getting celebrity treatment Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 3:01 AM ET By The Associated Press
Hey MJ, MP wants to meet you. And you, too, Tiger. Michael Phelps singled out retired basketball superstar Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods as the two people he'd most like to hang with
5 things we learned about Michael Phelps Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:51 PM ET By Pamela Barone, NBCOlympics.com As the world watched, Michael Phelps captivated with dominating wins, close finishes and miracle comebacks. Now that it's all over, here's five things he revealed about himself in Beijing.
Beijing memories are ones Phelps, world will never forget Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 4:52 PM ET By the Associated Press Michael Phelps kept every swimsuit, every cap, every pair of goggles he wore during nine magical days at the Water Cube. Every memory will be savored, too, from goofing off with his U.S. teammates to bowing his head not one, not two, but eight times to receive a gold medal at the Beijing Games.
Built to succeed ... and assume his place in history Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:37 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com
In one package Michael Phelps combines physical gifts, mental toughness and a passion for the sport. That's tough to beat.
Coughlin's six medals most by U.S. woman Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 6:39 AM ET By The Associated Press
The winner of the most medals both in Beijing and four years ago in Athens is no surprise. But do you know who was second?
Kitajima considers retiring after fourth gold Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 6:10 AM ET By The Associated Press
Japanese swimmer Kosuke Kitajima said Sunday he will consider retiring after the Olympics now that he has won his third and fourth golds in the Beijing Water Cube.
Phelps still no household name in China Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 4:52 AM ET By The Associated Press
Sorry, Michael Phelps, but it may take more than eight Olympic gold medals to make you a household name in China.
Torres' performance a victory for 40-somethings Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 2:52 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com
The topic was childbirth. Kind of unusual in the moments before an Olympic swimming final, but then again, nothing Dara Torres does these days is ordinary, writes Alan Abrahamson. Torres took home two silver medals Sunday.
Phelps' audacious dream completed in Beijing Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 1:07 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com Michael Phelps set out before the Beijing Games with the most audacious goal in the history of the modern Olympics, to win eight gold medals at a single Games. He did it.
Two silvers for Torres Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 6:36 PM ET By NBCOlympics.com Dara Torres has inspired thousands with her comeback at age 41 but her quest for an individual gold medal just fell short in the 50m freestyle, by .01 of a second. Torres also anchored the Americans to second in the medley.
Sorry, Cavic -- you cruise, you lose Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 6:16 AM ET By the Associated Press
Seeing wasn't quite believing. It took high tech toys to confirm Phelps's beyond-photo finish as he took that extra stroke to the wall.

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