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August 15, 2008 by Jimson Lee

NBCOlympics.com Swimming Latest News

Phelps in perspective

Michael Phelps completed in Beijing what some had called an impossible task: eight gold medals in eight events. Along the way he revealed, among other things, that he’s undoubtedly the best swimmer in history.

Torres takes your questions

Dara Torres, the oldest swimmer ever to win a medal at age 41 in Beijing, sat down to answer questions submitted on NBCOlympics.com. She offers fitness tips to new moms and talks about her coming memoir.

Breaking down Lezak’s relay leg

How fast is a 46.06? Jason Lezak, Aaron Peirsol and Brendan Hansen break down Lezak’s stunning comeback on the anchor leg in the 4×100m freestyle relay. Lezak caught up to France’s Alain Bernard to grab gold.

Celebrating in style

With the competition finished, the swimmers left their LZR Racers at home and got dressed up for a night on the town. NBCOlympics.com caught up with them at the exclusive Speedo party at a Beijing hotspot.

Comeback magic

Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in Beijing, but he couldn’t have done it without Jason Lezak’s stunning comeback on the anchor leg in the 4×100m freestyle relay. Relive the excitement with the race replay.

Phelps looks to add events for 2012 Games

Look out London, Michael Phelps is coming to the 2012 Games and he’s thinking about adding events to his repertoire.

Omega finally releases Phelps’ photo sequence

It really was that close between Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic. Official timekeeper Omega released a digital photo sequence of last week’s riveting 100m butterfly finish at the Olympics.

NBC to televise 2009 swimming world championships

NBC has agreed to televise next year’s World Swimming Championships from Rome, along with the 2009, 2010 and 2011 national championships.

Van der Weijden wins 10K swimming race in close finish

Dutch swimmer Maarten van der Weijden skirted just inside the final red buoy and grabbed gold, completing his recovery from leukemia.

Phelps says goodbye Beijing, with gold

Michael Phelps jetted out of his Olympics of a lifetime Wednesday night, zooming into a future that includes newfound celebrity status, oodles of money and a possible redo four years from now at the 2012 London Games.

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