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• In the 200-meter butterfly event, Michael Phelps' goggles began taking on water as he raced to the finish. While his sight was hindered, he did not take off the goggles. Phelps watched the bottom of the floor of the pool and relied on his pacing to navigate to the end of the event.NBC: Phelps' audacious dream completed in Beijing (August 17, 2008) Phelps won the the 200-meter butterfly for a gold medal and set a world record.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: June 30, 1985
  2. Birth place: Baltimore, Maryland
  3. Resides: Ann Arbor, Michigan
  4. University: University of Michigan

• Quote

  "The only thing that I would have wanted to change was the 200 fly. I think I can go faster in that event. It was a wardrobe malfunction. But it was something we took care of and we were able to fix. Other than that, I think this was a perfect week."—Michael PhelpsNBC: Phelps' audacious dream completed in Beijing (August 17, 2008)

• Phelps 2008 Gold Medals

  • 400-meter individual medley
  • 4 by 10-meter freestyle relay
  • 200-meter freestyle
  • 200-meter butterfly
  • 4 by 200-meter freestyle relay
  • 200-meter individual medley
  • 100-meter butterfly
  • 4 by 100-meter medley relay

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