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2008 Beijing Olympics - Day 2
August 10, 2008
Michael Phelps of the US celebrates after winning the gold in the men's 400m Individual Medley at the National Aquatics Center during day 2 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, on Sunday.
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Phelps smashed his own world record to take a first gold on Sunday in the quest for an unprecedented eight wins.
Spectacular opening to Beijing Olympics
Phelps won the 400 metres individual medley final in Beijing's futuristic Water Cube in a time that was 1.41 seconds quicker than the previous best he set just six weeks ago.
Photograph: Getty Images
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