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ATHENS, Greece Swimming's big showdown got off to the start everyone had hoped for Saturday, as Michael Phelps led the U.S. team to first-night medal haul.
The muggy evening was not without Australia and Ian Thorpe letting it be known they will again challenge the United States' dominance in the Olympic pool.See the full content of this document
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American Wins Gold in 400 Im
The United States vs. Australia, Phelps vs. Thorpe, everyone vs. the weather, it was all there on the opening night of swimming competition.
Phelps took the gold in a world-record time o...See the full content of this document
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