Help Michael Phelps become the 2007 Sports Illustrated Kids' Athlete of the Year

World Champion , Olympic Medallist, and World Swimming Record Holder Swimmer Michael Phelps is a finalist for the Sports Illustrated Kids’ 2007 Athlete of the Year award. Phelps, who received the award in 2004, has been nominated alongside Peyton Manning, Tim Duncan, Sidney Crosby, Alex Rodriguez, Candace Parker, Roger Federer and Kevin Durant.

The contest is designed in a bracket formation, so swim fans can help Phelps advance to the final round of voting by nominating Phelps in each stage.

UPDATE - Michael Phelps did not advance past the 2nd round. Good luck in Beijing!

Round 2
Michael Phelps is up against Alex Rodriguez.

Round 1
Phelps advanced over Parker of the Tennessee women’s basketball team.

To help Phelps win, visit http://www.sikids.com/aoy/ and cast your vote! Remember to check the Web site periodically to help the Olympian advance to the final round.

For a chance to appear opposite your sports hero, nominate yourself for the SI Kids Youth Athlete of the Year at http://www.sikids.com/aoy/. The winner of each division will be featured on the cover of the December/January issue of the magazine.

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