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                                                  Michael Phelps
                                             Olympic Swimmer
                                             Born  June 30, 1985

1.  What problems did Michael have to overcome when he was a child?

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2.  How did swimming help him to manage ADHD?

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3.  What is a "butterfly race"? ________________________________________________

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4.  What medals did Phelps win in Athens in 2004?

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5.  Tell how he beat the record of Mark Spitz in Beijing.

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6. Give three reasons why you think  Phelps is  able to accomplish so much more than other swimmers?

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7.  Describe the three medals awarded at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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Biography at gardenofpraise.com