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- Phelps won eight gold medals in the 2008 OlympicsBaltimoreSun.com: Phelps to Start Swimming Foundation (September 2, 2008)
- Received $1 million bonus for tying Mark Spitz's record of seven goldsBaltimoreSun.com: Phelps to Start Swimming Foundation (September 2, 2008)
- Will use bonus money to start a swimming foundation
- Bonus awarded by sponsor Speedo
- Phelps is from Baltimore, Maryland
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Swimmer Michael Phelps has made several appearances on NBC's Today Show. In a conversation with host Matt Lauer on September 2, 2008, Phelps announced he would be donating money from his $1 million Olympic bonus to starting a swimming foundation.BaltimoreSun.com: Phelps to Start Swimming Foundation (September 2, 2008)
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Michael Phelps Today Show Questions
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Are Michael Phelps and Carrie Prejean together? Does anyone have photos confirming theyre dating? 1 AnswerMiss USA runner-up Carrie Prejean is set to make headlines with something other than her anti-gay marriage comments. Her grandmother Jeanette Coppolla confirmed... read more -
Are these South Carolina pot smokers victims of Michael Phelps fame? 5 AnswersJay walking is a bigger problem (seriously, it's more dangerous) than a few kids who made a mistake but who ultimately just smoked pot at a party. This should b... read more -
Is Michael Phelps smoking marijuana a major issue professional or on a PR basis? More questions too. 3 AnswersIt is a major issue because he is a hero for a lot of kids and it sets a bad example. Will it affect his career? I don't think it can, unless he uses before or ... read more -
Who is Michael Phelps? 1 AnswerMichael Phelps is an American Olympian Swimmer. As of July 9, 2009, Michael has won more Olympic medals then any other Olympian, 16 career Olympic medals. He wo... read more
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Michael Phelps Past Today Show Appearances
- USA Today: Michael Phelps and Matt Lauer, Minute by Minute (August 18, 2008)
- MSNBC.com: Michael Phelps: Greatest Olympian Ever? (June 27, 2008)
- MSNBC.com: Michael Phelps on the Today Show (Time: 4:28)
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