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Phelps wins 7th Olympic gold by 0.01 seconds

USA Swimming August 15, 2008

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Michael Phelps of the United States celebrates victory in the Men's 100m Butterfly Final held at the National Aquatics Centre during Day 8 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 16, 2008 in Beijing, China. By winning gold in the Men's 100m Butterfly

BEIJING (AP) Michael Phelps outtouched Milorad Cavic of Serbia at the wall to win the 100-meter butterfly, tying Mark Spitz's record of seven Olympic gold medals in one games.

With his arms fully outstretched, the American touched in 50.58 seconds Friday, lowering Cavic's Olympic record of 50.76 set in the semifinals.

Cavic took the silver in 50.59, a mere 0.01 seconds behind Phelps. Andrew Lauterstein of Australia earned the bronze in 51.12.

It was the first race of the Beijing Games in which Phelps didn't set a world record.

Crocker, the world record holder, was fourth in 51.13.

Phelps won the event four years ago in Athens, and Crocker finished second.

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  1. On August 20, 2008 Candace Curtis wrote

    I just wanted to let u know that i think that Michael Phelps is one the best Olympic stars that i have ever seen on tv and that i hope everybody agrees with me ok hope hear from u soon ok ttul bye.

  2. On September 29, 2008 fatoumata bah wrote

    omg michael phelps i just want you to know that i admire everything you do. you are my idol and in this every race that day when y dad thought you could not win i knew you could and i love you so much

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