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See, this is a big part of the reason that I love the Olympics.  Tonight we got to meet the swimmer, Kristy Coventry who swims for her country, Zimbabwe.  Kristy left Zimbabwe in order to pursue her swimming career, because her options were limited in Zimbabwe.  So, she came to the University of Auburn to [...]

Katie Hoff was often called the female Michael Phelps coming into the Beijing games.  A strong all around swimmer, Hoff is racing for 6 possible gold medals.  Hoff trained at the same swim club as Michael Phelps, the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.  Unfortunately, Katie has not performed to expectations.  She’s gotten a silver and a [...]

Michael Phelps has won his 10th career gold medal, surpassing all other olympians.  Michael won the gold in his signature event, the 200m butterfly.  And he did it in world record time.  Congratulations, Michael.
Next up - break Spitz’s record of 7 gold medals in one games.
And, kudos to VISA for having it’s “Congratulations, Michael” ad [...]

Michael Phelps made it 2 for 2 in the pool with a gold in the 4×100 Free relay.

Katie Hoff is not off to the same start as Michael Phelps.  Instead of winning gold, as expected, Katie got the bronze.  Not too shabby…

Michael Phelps begins his road to 8 gold medals - with a gold medal and a world record.  In fact, he blew the world record out of the water!!!

It’s sad, but true.  Olympic hopeful and swimmer Jessica Hardy tested positive for an illegal substance after one of her races at the Olympic Trials in July (funny thing is that she tested negative in two other tests at the Olympic Trials (one 3 days prior to the positive test and one 2 days after [...]