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Olympic Swimmers to Watch

Michael Phelps (U.S.)
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Michael Phelps (U.S.) -
In 2004, then 19-year-old Michael Phelps had a chance to beat Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals in a single Olympics. Though he didn't quite make Spitz's mark, Phelps did accrue eight medals overall -- six gold -- in Athens to tie the record for most at a single Olympics. This year, Phelps tries again to pass Spitz by competing in eight events in Beijing.
Photographed by: Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
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