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By Mat Luebbers, About.com Guide to Swimming since 1999

Michael Phelps Named 2008 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year

Tuesday December 2, 2008
Photo of Michael Phelps by Adam Pretty/Getty ImagesOne more addition to the list of Michael Phelps' accomplishments and honors - the 2008 SI Sportsman of the Year Award. Congratulations, Michael.
(Photo of Michael Phelps by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

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December 3, 2008 at 10:27 am
(1) herb says:

Why has no one picked up the fact that the only race Phelps lost in the Olympics was his leg of the team race!

He was obviously holding back. But his giant ego almost cost the us the team medal.

He was absolutely no help and no one seems to be picking up on this story!

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