BEIJING - AUGUST 10: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 400m Individual Medley Final event held at the National Aquatics Center during day 2 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 10, 2008 in Beijing, China. Michael Phelps of the United States finshed the race first in a time of 4:03:84, a new World Record. Getty Images logo Getty Images 15 months ago

BEIJING - AUGUST 10: Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 400m Individual Medley Final event held at the National Aquatics Center during day 2 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 10, 2008 in Beijing, China. Michael Phelps of the United States finshed the race first in a time of 4:03:84, a new World Record.

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  1. Olympic Gold medalist Michael Phelps signs autographs on behalf of PureSport, a sports drink, at GNC's new retail experience in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, September 16, 2009. Photo taken by newscast for GNC.
  2. Michael Phelps and Garrett Weber-Gale celebrate after the U.S. won the men's 4x100m freestyle relay swimming final at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 11, 2008. REUTERS/David Gray.
  3. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Swimmer Michael Phelps on stage next to the statue of Posideon during the 2009 USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggles Awards on November 22, 2009 at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
  4. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Swimmer Michael Phelps poses with mom Debbie and sister Hilary during the 2009 USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggles Awards on November 22, 2009 at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
  5. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Swimmer Michael Phelps poses for photos during the 2009 USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggles Awards on November 22, 2009 at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
  6. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Swimmer Michael Phelps poses for photos on the red carpet during the 2009 USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggles Awards on November 22, 2009 at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
  7. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Swimmer Michael Phelps poses with mom Debbie and sister Hilary during the 2009 USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggles Awards on November 22, 2009 at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
  8. Michael Phelps arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  9. Michael Phelps, center, arrives with his mother, Debbie Phelps, left, and sister Hilary Phelps at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  10. Michael Phelps arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  11. Michael Phelps arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  12. Swimmer Michael Phelps accepts the Male Race of the Year award for his 100 butterfly at the 2009 FINA Wold Championships at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  13. Members of the United States' men's 4x100-meter free relay team, from left, Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Nathan Adrian and Matt Grevers accept the Relay Performance of the Year award at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  14. Members of the United States' men's 4x100-meter free relay team, from left, Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Nathan Adrian and Matt Grevers accept the Relay Performance of the Year award at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggle Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  15. Michael Phelps, center, arrives with his mother, Debbie Phelps, left, and sister Hilary Phelps at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggle Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  16. Michael Phelps arrives at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggle Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.

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