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US Swimmer Michael Phelps Becomes 21-Time Olympic Champion

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US swimmer Michael Phelps became the 21-fold Olympic champion following the victory of the US national team in men's 4x200m freestyle relay at Rio Olympics.

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US Swimmer Michael Phelps Wins 20th Olympic Gold Medal
RIO DE JANEIRO (Sputnik) – US swimmers namely Conor Dwyer, Townley Haas, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps completed the distance in seven minutes 00,66 seconds. The UK team won silver medals while the Japanese team – bronze ones.

Phelps has become the only 21-fold Olympic champion in the sports history. No other athlete has won even 10 Olympic gold medals.

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