Olympic swimming gold medalist Michael Phelps, left, shakes hands with Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol after Peirsol won the men's final 100 meter backstroke during the USA Swimming Grand Prix Series Charlotte Ultraswim in Charlotte, N.C. , Saturday, May 16, 2009. Peirsol's winning time was 53.32 seconds. Phelps recorded a time of 53.79 seconds. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

Olympic swimming gold medalist Michael Phelps, left, shakes hands with Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol after Peirsol won the men's final 100 meter backstroke during the USA Swimming Grand Prix Series Charlotte Ultraswim in Charlotte, N.C. , Saturday, May 16, 2009. Peirsol's winning time was 53.32 seconds. Phelps recorded a time of 53.79 seconds.

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  1. Afghan men throw snowballs as they stand on the diving board of an abandoned swimming pool on a hill in Kabul February 8, 2010.
  2. Afghan men climb up a diving board of an abandoned swimming pool on a hill in Kabul February 8, 2010.
  3. Afghan men throw snow balls as they stand on the diving board of an abandoned swimming pool on a hill in Kabul February 8, 2010.
  4. Afghan men throw snow balls as they stand on the diving board of an abandoned swimming pool on a hill in Kabul February 8, 2010.
  5. Afghan men stand on the jumping area of an unfinished Soviet-era swimming pool on a hilltop in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.
  6. A swimming pool filled with furniture and debris is seen through a broken garage window as mudslides damage homes following heavy rains in La Canada - Flintridge, California February 6, 2010.
  7. OITA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 03: An Orbicular batfish swims amidst leaves at Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago on February 3, 2010 in Oita, Japan. In order to avoid being eaten by other creatures, orbicular batfish resemble dead leaves and flitter like dead leaves when swimming. Coloration or color pattern of an creature affords its protection, the similarity of color between the animal and its surroundings enable the creature to blend into the background of its habitat.
  8. OITA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 03: An Orbicular batfish swims amidst leaves at Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago on February 3, 2010 in Oita, Japan. In order to avoid being eaten by other creatures, orbicular batfish resemble dead leaves and flitter like dead leaves when swimming. Coloration or color pattern of an creature affords its protection, the similarity of color between the animal and its surroundings enable the creature to blend into the background of its habitat.
  9. OITA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 03: An Orbicular batfish swims amidst leaves at Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago on February 3, 2010 in Oita, Japan. In order to avoid being eaten by other creatures, orbicular batfish resemble dead leaves and flitter like dead leaves when swimming. Coloration or color pattern of an creature affords its protection, the similarity of color between the animal and its surroundings enable the creature to blend into the background of its habitat.
  10. Afghan men are silhouetted against the setting sun as they sit on the parapet of an unfinished Soviet-era swimming pool in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  11. An Afghan artificial flower seller is silhouetted against the setting sun as he walks on the parapet of an unfinished Soviet-era swimming pool in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  12. An Afghan artificial flower seller is silhouetted against the setting sun as he walks on the parapet of an unfinished Soviet-era swimming pool in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  13. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Australian Olympic swimming gold medallist Stephanie Rice watches the women's final match between Justine Henin of Belgium and Serena Williams of the United States of America during day thirteen of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.
  14. Afghan men walk next to an old swimming in Kabul January 29, 2010.
  15. A child plays on one of the diving boards in an old swimming pool on a hill in Kabul January 29, 2010.
  16. Children play soccer in an old swimming pool on a hill in Kabul. January 29, 2010.

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  1. LONG BEACH, CA - JANUARY 18: Michael Phelps (R) talks with Todd Patrick before swimming in the Men's 100 Breaststroke Prelim during the Long Beach Grand Prix on January 18, 2010 in Long Beach, California.
  2. LONG BEACH, CA - JANUARY 18: Michael Phelps swims in the Men's 100 Backstroke Prelim during the Long Beach Grand Prix on January 18, 2010 in Long Beach, California.
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  4. Michael Phelps, right, talks with Michael Alexandrov following their preliminary heat in the men's 100-yard breaststroke at USA Swimming's Southern California Grand Prix swimming event in Long Beach, Calif., Monday, Jan. 18, 2010.
  5. LONG BEACH, CA - JANUARY 17: Michael Phelps swims the Backstroke portion of the Men's 400 IM Prelim during the Long Beach Grand Prix on January 17, 2010 in Long Beach, California.
  6. LONG BEACH, CA - JANUARY 16: Swimmers Michael Phelps (L), Zane Grothe (C) and Dominik Meichtry (R) pose with special guests from the Make A Wish Foundation following the Men's 500 Free Final during the Long Beach Grand Prix on January 16, 2010 in Long Beach, California.
  7. LONG BEACH, CA - JANUARY 16: Michael Phelps swims in the Men's 500 Free Finals during the Long Beach Grand Prix on January 16, 2010 in Long Beach, California.
  8. LONG BEACH, CA - JANUARY 16: Michael Phelps swims in the Men's 500 Free Finals during the Long Beach Grand Prix on January 16, 2010 in Long Beach, California.
  9. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Aaron Peirsol of USA competes in the Men's 200m Backstroke during Day One of the Duel in the Pool at The Manchester Aquatic Centre on December 18, 2009 in Manchester, England.

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