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Olympic Swimmers to Watch

Ryan Lochte (U.S.)

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Though teammates, Lochte and Phelps are keen rivals. In Athens, Lochte finished second to "you know who" in the 200-meter IM. At the U.S. Olympic Trials, Lochte broke the world record in the event ... but Phelps won, thereby setting the official mark. In Beijing, though, Lochte could easily be the difference-maker in Phelps quest for eight golds. Competing against his teammate in the 200- and 400-meter IMs, Lochte has the ability to derail Phelps' gold run.
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