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3 down, 5 to go

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) – Michael Phelps stayed on course to swim eight events at the London Games, pulling away for a dominating win in the 200-meter butterfly at the US Olympic trials on Thursday. Phelps has locked up three individual events for London and he’s got two more to go in Omaha. Combined with a likely spot on all three relays, the 26year-old from Baltimore ­ already... 

Phelps hopes he has not left training push too late

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) – Michael Phelps said on Sunday he hoped he had not left his push for the London Olympics too late as he tries to improve his times and form with the US Olympic trials coming next month. ”I think the biggest thing right now is just being able to make steps in the right direction,” 14-time gold medalist Phelps told reporters at the US Olympic... 

Phelps beaten

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AFP) – ­ China’s Wu Peng used an impressive finishing kick to beat Michael Phelps in the 200-meter butterfly on Saturday at the Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix meet.  Read More »