Michael Phelps — Eight Golds in Beijing

By 2004, Phelps' star was on the rise. At the Athens Games, he claimed eight medals total, six gold and two bronze.
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By 2004, Phelps' star was on the rise. At the Athens Games, he claimed eight medals total, six gold and two bronze.

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