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Michael Phelps Quotes

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Winner of 9 Gold Medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps has become an icon and a hero for many.  Here are some Michael Phelps Quotes
Being compared to Ian Thorpe, that could be one of the greatest compliments you could ever get in swimming - being compared to him and Mark Spitz.
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Every day [...]

Olympian and Olympic Quotes

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

 “The Olympic Games were created for the exhaltation of the individual athlete.”
 Pierre de Coubertin
 
“To compete in the Olympic Games has always been a dream. The opportunity I have to represent my country at them is unbelievably exciting.”
 David Beard
 
 
“It has been said that the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games is something that an athlete will [...]