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Michael Phelps, left, Ricky Berens and David Walters, background, of the United States celebrate after winning the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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Ricky Berens of the United States covers himself in a towel after his bodysuit split in a Men's 4x100M Relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Sunday, July 26, 2009.

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Ricky Berens of the United States dives into the pool wearing a bodysuit that split just before starting his leg in a Men's 4x100M Relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Sunday, July 26, 2009.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 22: (L-R) Swimmers Ricky Berens and David Walters and dates during the 2009 USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggles Awards on November 22, 2009 at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

The U.S. team of Michael Phelps (R), Ryan Lochte (L), Ricky Berens and David Walters (2nd L) pose with their gold medals on the podium after the men's 4 X 200m freestyle swimming final at the World Championships in Rome July 31, 2009.

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Michael Phelps, congratulates his teammate Ryan Lochte as Ricky Berens and David Walters hug each other, after winning the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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Michael Phelps of the United States, left, and his teammate Ricky Berens react after the American team won the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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Michael Phelps of the United States is flanked by his teammate Ricky Berens as he reacts as the American team races to win the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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Michael Phelps of the United States is flanked by his teammate Ricky Berens as they react as the American team races to win the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

(R-L) U.S. team of Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Ricky Berens and David Walters hold up their gold medals for the men's 4 X 200m freestyle swimming final at the World Championships in Rome July 31, 2009.

(R-L) U.S. team of Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Ricky Berens and David Walters celebrate gold medal and world record in men's 4 X 200m freestyle swimming final at the World Championships in Rome July 31, 2009.

The U.S. team of Michael Phelps (R), Ryan Lochte (L), Ricky Berens and David Walters (2nd L) celebrate on the podium after winning the gold medal in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay swimming final at the World Championships in Rome July 31, 2009.

The U.S. team of Michael Phelps (R), Ryan Lochte (L), Ricky Berens and David Walters (2nd L) celebrate on the podium after winning the gold medal in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay swimming final at the World Championships in Rome July 31, 2009.

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From left, Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, David Walters and Ricky Berens of the United States celebrate after winning the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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From left, Ryan Lochte, David Walters, Ricky Berens and Michael Phelps of the United States show their gold medals of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

Michael Phelps (R) prepares to compete as Ryan Lochte and Ricky Berens of the U.S. wait during the men's 4x200m freestyle swimming final at the World Championships in Rome July 31, 2009.

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U.S. Michael Phelps, bottom, looks at his teammate Ricky Berens diving on their way to win the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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From left, Ryan Lochte, David Walters, Ricky Berens and Michael Phelps of the United States show their gold medals of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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From left, Ryan Lochte, David Walters, Ricky Berens and Michael Phelps of the United States show their gold medals of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn3.

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From left, Ryan Lochte, David Walters, Ricky Berens and Michael Phelps of the United States listen to the national anthem as they stand on the podium after winning the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

U.S. team of (L-R) David Walters, Ricky Berens, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps celebrate gold medal and world record in men's 4 X 200m freestyle swimming final at the World Championships in Rome July 31, 2009.

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Third from left U.S. Michael Phelps, David Walters, and Ricky Berens congratulate their teammate Ryan Lochte after winning the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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From left, U.S. Michael Phelps, David Walters, and Ricky Berens react as they win the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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U.S. Michael Phelps, top left, David Walters, and Ricky Berens congratulate their teammate Ryan Lochte after winning the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.

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Michael Phelps, right, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Berens , back to camera, of the United States celebrate after winning the gold medal of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Friday, July 31, 2009.