U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps arrives at the medal stand after finishing in second place in the men's 100 meter backstroke event during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix swim meet in Santa Clara, California June 14, 2009. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 32 months ago

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps arrives at the medal stand after finishing in second place in the men's 100 meter backstroke event during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix swim meet in Santa Clara, California June 14, 2009.

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