Michael Phelps leaps forward at the start of a race during the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The American swimmer went on to win eight gold medals, an Olympic record, at those Games.
Michael Phelps leaps forward at the start of a race during the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The American swimmer went on to win eight gold medals, an Olympic record, at those Games.

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