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Phelps Wins 200 Free as Becomes Olympic Historic Contender
Michael Phelps, 23, wins the 200 meter freestyle setting another world record and moving closer to Spitz and Nurmi with a potential eight golds at Beijing. Teammate Aaron Peirsol calls him extraordinary while coach Mark Schubert and others note his unmatched focus and speed.
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