"I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now.“


-Michael Phelps

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I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now.

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