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Michael Phelps Will Retire After London Olympics
yahoo.com 3 weeks, 2 days agoIn a revealing conversation with Anderson Cooper of "60 Minutes," Michael Phelps confirmed he will retire after the London Olympics. When he does, he has no plans to return to the pool. "Once I retire, I'm retiring," he told Cooper. "I'm done." The wide-ranging interview also touched on Phelps' training, charitable efforts and life in the spotlight. In it, the 16-time medalist confirmed what many had suspected -- that he was burnt out after his Beijing triumph and needed time to recharge before the long hau
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Before Leaping To 10 Golds, Athlete Beat Polio
npr.org 1 week agoRay Ewry is an all-but-forgotten Olympic great from the early 1900s with a remarkable story. Before winning his 10th gold medal in 10 tries, Ewry accomplished something truly remarkable: He learned to walk again.


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