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Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.

Michael Phelps

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Michael Phelps
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: June 30
Swimmer
Baltimore
Maryland
Michael Fred Phelps II
The Baltimore Bullet
Flying Fish
Comfortable
Home
Fitness
Surroundings
Relaxed
Swimming
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