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Why Isn't Mark Spitz Attending the Summer Olympics in Beijing?Mark Spitz wasn't invited to the Summer Olympics in Beijing. I explore one reason why. -
Favorite Summer Olympic Memory: Michael Phelps Breaking Mark Spitz's Swimming RecordOne of the best recent moments in Olympic history was when American swimmer Michael Phelps broke Mark Spitz's 36-year-old medal record in 2008. Here are some important reasons why the moment is still my favorite summer Olympic memory.
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Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz: Olympic Games, Swimsuit Controversies and Fatigue FactorsAs Michael Phelps heads into the Olympic Games, breaking his own world record, he seems destined to follow in the footsteps of Mark Spitz when it comes to creating controversy about swimsuits and the fatigue factor.
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Greatest Swimmers in the Summer Olympics : Mark Spitz & Michael Phelps!Michael Phelps won the James E.Sullivan Memorial Trophy. Why? He won several world titles and broken many world records.
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Michael Phelps Makes Olympic History -- Wins 8th Gold Medal at 2008 Summer Olympics -- Breaks Mark Spitz' 36-Year RecordMichael Phelps is the first person to win 8 gold medals in one Olympics. With the six gold medals and two bronze he won at Athens, he now has 16 Olympic medals
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Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps May Overtake Mark SpitzMichael Phelps is on a personal quest that reaches beyond the 2008 Olympic games. Find out more about the championship swimmer. -
Michael Phelps and His Gold Medals Grace Sports Illustrated CoverThe celebration for Michael Phelps historic Olympics kicked off with his new Sports Illustrated cover, as he wore his eight gold medals much like Mark Spitz wore his seven in 1972.
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February 10: Today's Notable BirthdaysHappy birthday: Lon Chaney, Jr., Laura Dern, Jimmy Durante, Roberta Flack, Greg Norman, Mark Spitz, George Stephanopolis, Robert Wagner and more. Is February 10th your birthday? How will you celebrate? What notable individuals share your birthday?
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KNACK for the LIFE AQUATICOlympic gold medalists like Mark Spitz, Michael Phelps and Jason Lezak were born for the life aquatic. In what may have been the greatest leg ever, Lezak won a gold medal for America in a sprint for the ages. What he did can't be done, but Lezak did it.
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Michael Phelps Wins Eighth Gold Medal at 2008 Beijing OlympicsThis article shows information about Michael Phelps and his Olympic gold medals.
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Famous People Born on February 10Famous People Born on February 10 John Calipari, Greg Norman, Robert Wagner, George Stephanopoulos, Mark Spitz
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Does Space Age LZR Swimsuit Make Water Seem Too Invisible for Olympic Games Swimmers?The space age LZR swimsuit, made by Speedo, may become standard wear for competitive swimmers during and after the Olympic Games of 2008. But is it giving swimmers a fair or unfair advantage?
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Homemade Treatments for a Jellyfish Sting or Sea Urchin PunctureSo there I was - dog paddling furiously along the coast, obviously not posing a threat to Mark Spitz or anyone else, except maybe the lifeguard. Who was probably trying to decide if I need saving or not. -
Phelps Swims to 7 Golds at World ChampionshipsMichael Phelps was foiled in his attempt to break Mark Spitz's record of 7 gold medals in a single championship when the American team was disqualified during a qualifying event. Still, Phelps goes home with seven golds and five new world records.
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Michael Phelps Wins 8th Gold Medal, Olympic History is Made at 2008 Summer Olympics:Phelps becomes first person to win 8 Olympic Gold Medals in One Olympic Game.
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Michael Phelps' 7th Gold MedalThis is now Phelps' 7th straight win, which ties Mark Spitz's record of seven in a single Olympics. This is truly amazing; he is truly amazing. -
Michael Phelps Facts for Phelps Photo Finish Fans Clamoring for More Personal InfoThe Phelps 100 butterfly video -- the Michael Phelps 7th gold video -- finally propels him to his goal of tying with former swimming great Mark Spitz. This Phelps photo finish leaves fans clamoring for Michael Phelps facts they might not have had about the athlete. -
The Top Ten Most Influencial People of the DecadeThey are influential for different reasons but all left their mark. Some you may love and other you might hate, but you probably know who all of these people are.
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September 4: Holidays and Celebrations TodaySeptember 4th is a holiday for desserts, macadamia nuts, lyric poetry and more. Newspaper carriers, kids and others mark September 4th as a special day for many reasons. Here are several popular September 4th holidays (arranged alphabetically). -
Michael Phelps Grabs First Gold Medal Amid Murder and PoliticsMichael Phelps does everything fast -- or so the commercial goes. -
Michael Phelps to Endorse Dunkin' Donuts and RaidOlympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps may have lost Kellogg but new endorsements are coming in just the same.
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Michael Phelps Bong Shot Seen Round the WorldThe Michael Phelps bong shot picture, which was supposedly taken in November at a University of South Carolina party, appeared in the news and went viral on the internet Sunday (February 1) and competed with news of the Super Bowl festivities and game. -
Top Five Most Memorable Events of 2008As the historic year of 2008 ends, nobody knows where New Year 2009 will take us. We continue to have hope for peace as we bring in the New Year. Here is my list of the top five most memorable events of 2008 and a memorial to those we lost. -
Saturday Night Live -- Bradley Cooper & TV on the Radio -- 2/7/09A review of Saturday Night Live with Bradley Cooper & TV on the Radio -- 2/7/09
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Bradley Cooper Makes Name for Himself on SNLSNL brought on a relative newcomer to host last night- Bradley Cooper, who is alongside more famous names in "He's Just Not That Into You" and is a previous star of "Alias" and "Wedding Crashers" Next week has no shortage of star power, however.
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Best 5 Swimmers of All TimeThis article lists some of the best swimmers of all time.
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Best Swimmers of All TimeFrom Michael Phelps to Dara Torres, I break down the top five best swimmers of all time!
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Why I Can Not Remember Where I Put AnythingA profound emotional moment in my life, occasion for a change, a mid life crisis perchance. Probably not, I am just not that deep. I am however, middle age, middle class, and middle-of-the-road.
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Francis R. McGovern: Newspaperman, Minneapolis Daily AmericanFrancis McGovern, owner/editor of the Minneapolis Daily American, advocated self-sufficiency and free enterprise, while fighting wasteful government spending and high taxes. -
Top 10 Biggest Sports Stories of 2008From Michael Phelps' 8 gold medal performance to Rafael Nadal's incredible Wimbledon victory, I count down the top 10 biggest sports stories of 2008.
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This Day in Sports: Halloween, Christmas and Other HolidaysHave you ever wondered what the best sports moment on each holiday is? Continue reading to find out.
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Attention: Olympic ProtestersThe Olympics is no place for protesters!
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Michael Phelps Announcement Promises Swimming Foundation to Benefit KidsThe Michael Phelps announcement, made on the NBC Today Show, showcases that even young athletes are already thinking about the next generation. Michael Phelps will start a swimming foundation. -
Michael Phelps the Greatest Athlete Ever? - No WayMichael Phelps might be the most popular American alive right now, but he certainly is not the greatest athlete ever.
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Top 10 Sports Ticket Stubs of 2008 for CollectorsThe best ticket stubs to find and add to your collection from 2008.
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Let the College Kids Play in the Olympics AgainNow that the USA is back at the top of the international basketball food chain, might it be time to give the college kids another whack at it?
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Top 10 Athletes of 2008A list of the top ten athletes of 2008, with a list of their accomplishments and impact on sports.
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Top 5 Moments from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijinga look back at the most memorable moments at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing -
The Top 10 Sports Stories in 20082008 started with a bang in sports with the New York Giants improbable win over the undefeated New England Patriots. Spring brought the Kansas Jayhawks' miracle comeback in the NCAA Finals making for a hard act to follow the rest of the year.. -
Best 5 Swimmers of All TimeA discussion of the five greatest swimmers of all time.
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