If Michael Phelps Were A Country, Where Would His Gold Medal Tally Rank?
8 years, 7 months ago

If Michael Phelps Were A Country, Where Would His Gold Medal Tally Rank?

NPR  

If Michael Phelps Were A Country, Where Would His Gold Medal Tally Rank? Phelps went out on top Saturday night, winning one last gold in the 4x100-meter medley relay in his final race in Rio, and according to him, his final competitive race ever. Sponsor Message That was his 23rd career gold medal and places the Republic of Phelps in a tie with South Africa for 38th place for most gold medals won by a country, all-time, Summer and Winter Games combined. 50 - The number of miles Phelps was swimming weekly at the peak of his training before the 2008 Games in Beijing, where he had his best showing, with eight gold medals in eight events.

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Why is Team USA behind in the Olympic gold medal count? Look to the pool
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Team USA behind in the Olympic gold medal count? Look to the pool

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — The first bars of “The Star-Spangled Banner” played at 10:22 p.m. on Wednesday night, as the American flag flew and Katie Ledecky sang along. The Australians lead with four gold medals in the pool and are favored to add another gold Thursday night in the women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay. Fellow American Torri Huske was the surprise winner …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th

Associated Press  

July 31 1932 — France beats the U.S. 3-2 for its sixth consecutive Davis Cup championship. 2000 — Dorothy Delasin becomes the LPGA’s youngest winner in 25 years by beating Pat Hurst on the second extra hole to win the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic. 2011 — Yani Tseng wins the Women’s British Open for the second straight year, beating Brittany …

Meet Léon Marchand, the ‘French Michael Phelps’ ready to rule his home Olympics
8 months ago

Meet Léon Marchand, the ‘French Michael Phelps’ ready to rule his home Olympics

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. It’s a photo of Bowman’s newest protégé, Léon Marchand, taken the moment he realized he’d broken the world record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley last summer in Fukuoka, Japan. But this tiny little French kid who’s got a completely different personality than Michael did and a completely different …

With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France’s Marchand may shine brightest
8 months, 2 weeks ago

With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France’s Marchand may shine brightest

Associated Press  

Most of the big stars from the last Olympics will be back at the pool in Paris. At last summer’s world championships in Fukuoka, Marchand broke Phelps’ 15-year-old world record in the 400-meter individual medley, to go along with victories in the 200 IM and 200 butterfly — two more of Phelps’ signature events. I know I can improve this.” …

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds
1 year, 7 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds

Hindustan Times  

Here's why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport. The 26-year-old American won the 800-freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at the worlds. Silver medallist China's Li Bingjie, gold medallist USA's Katie Ledecky and bronze medallist Australia's …

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
1 year, 7 months ago

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds. “But I think I have found the …

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record
2 years, 7 months ago

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record

The Independent  

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Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold
3 years, 8 months ago

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Chase Kalisz got things rolling, claiming the first U.S. gold at the Olympic pool. Host Japan won a swimming gold, Tunisia claimed a surprising spot atop the medal podium, and the mighty Australian women set the first world record of the competition in the 4x100 freestyle relay. “A pretty good start for the U.S.,” said Kieran Smith, who …

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games

News 18  

American legend Michael Phelps is not just the greatest swimmer of all time but also the most decorated athlete in the history of the Olympic Games, with 28 medals in his kitty from five Summer Games. Several Olympics Pundits believe Phelps is built for swimming – his large frame, big feet and broad shoulder. Phelps also holds the records for …

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo
4 years, 3 months ago

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo

The Hindu  

Michael Phelps said the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means it is unlikely any swimming world records will fall when the postponed Olympics are held in Tokyo next year. They are swimming like they should be, they are lifting,” said Phelps, who set 39 world records during his career. “With all these pools being shut down, somebody would have …

Michael Phelps Says World Records Unlikely at Tokyo Olympics
4 years, 3 months ago

Michael Phelps Says World Records Unlikely at Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Michael Phelps said the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means it is unlikely any swimming world records will fall when the postponed Olympic Games are held in Tokyo next year. They are swimming like they should be, they are lifting,” said Phelps, who set 39 world records during his career. “With all these pools being shut down, somebody would …

On This Day: Phelps equals Spitz with record seven gold medals
4 years, 11 months ago

On This Day: Phelps equals Spitz with record seven gold medals

The Hindu  

There were plenty of powerful images on the last day of the World Swimming Championships: the bedraggled, besieged Ian Thorpe walking into an overstuffed news conference with the digital cameras hissing; Katie Hoff crying in the pool after breaking the final world record of the meet; Poland’s surprise gold medallist Mateusz Sawrymowicz sitting on a lane line and flexing his …

Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships
5 years, 7 months ago

Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps has seen his world record legacy nearly wiped out at the FINA world championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Just days after a 19-year-old from Hungary shattered a world record Phelps held for 18 years in the 200-meter butterfly, another young gun ― this one from the United States ― broke Phelps’ record …

Olympic great Michael Phelps watches Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings clash at Kotla. See Pic
5 years, 11 months ago

Olympic great Michael Phelps watches Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings clash at Kotla. See Pic

India TV News  

Ace American swimmer and the most decorated Olympian, Michael Phelps was present at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi to watch the IPL 2019 clash between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. Considered the greatest swimmer of all time, Phelps couldn't save himself from the IPL fever and went to attend the match at Kotla. Phelps, who …

FINA World Championships 2017: Is Caeleb Dressel the true successor to Michael Phelps' throne?
7 years, 7 months ago

FINA World Championships 2017: Is Caeleb Dressel the true successor to Michael Phelps' throne?

Firstpost  

With Michael Phelps back in retirement, Caeleb Dressel stepped out of his idol’s shadow to match the US legend’s tally of seven golds at the world championships in Budapest. Twenty-four hours after becoming the first swimmer to win three golds in one night at a major international meet, Dressel joined Phelps in another elite club: seven golds at the second-biggest …

Olympics legend Michael Phelps hanging up the suit for good after stellar career and overcoming 'athlete's death'
8 years, 7 months ago

Olympics legend Michael Phelps hanging up the suit for good after stellar career and overcoming 'athlete's death'

Daily Mail  

It is raining hard outside and a storm has whipped sand off Ipanema beach so that banks of it are nestling next to the kerb on the avenue that runs along the ocean front. While three-month-old Boomer weighs ‘probably 15 or 16lbs,’ according to Phelps, his Olympic medals haul tips the scales at 17.97lbs. ‘So it is hard and it …

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins last relay gold as US dominate
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins last relay gold as US dominate

Live Mint  

Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps captured his 23rd and final Olympic gold medal on Saturday as the US sealed a week of dominance in the pool by winning the men’s and women’s medley relays. Denmark’s Pernille Blume beat a field of world and Olympic champions to take gold in the women’s 50 freestyle and Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri won the men’s …

Michael Phelps gets another gold, but says it is the last
8 years, 7 months ago

Michael Phelps gets another gold, but says it is the last

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Standing atop the medal podium for the 23rd time, Michael Phelps teared up, bit his lip and gave a little nod. “It turned out pretty cool,” Phelps said, another gold medal around his neck. “It’s just a perfect way to finish.” Phelps put the United States ahead to stay on the butterfly leg of the 4x100-meter …

In Final Olympic Race, Michael Phelps Clinches His 23rd Gold Medal
8 years, 7 months ago

In Final Olympic Race, Michael Phelps Clinches His 23rd Gold Medal

The Quint  

The United States won the men’s 4x100 metres medley relay on Saturday after Ryan Murphy had given them a world record start that propelled Michael Phelps to a 23rd gold medal in his final Olympic race. Phelps, who swam the third butterfly leg, ends the most successful Olympic career of all time with 23 golds, three silver and two bronze …

Rio 2016: Usain Bolt readies for Olympic action as Michael Phelps takes his final bow
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio 2016: Usain Bolt readies for Olympic action as Michael Phelps takes his final bow

Firstpost  

Swimming great Michael Phelps takes a final bow at the Olympics on Saturday while the Rio curtain rises on another legend as sprinter Usain Bolt guns for three golds. Rio de Janeiro: Swimming great Michael Phelps takes a final bow at the Olympics on Saturday while the Rio curtain rises on another legend as sprinter Usain Bolt guns for three …

Column: Michael Phelps follows the GOAT path until the finish
8 years, 7 months ago

Column: Michael Phelps follows the GOAT path until the finish

LA Times  

The U.S. men’s 400-meter medley relay team -- Ryan Murphy, Cody Miller, Michael Phelps, Nathan Adrian -- listen to the national anthem after winning gold on Saturday night. It means a record 23 gold medals, and a record 28 overall, after his butterfly leg pushed the U.S. men’s team to a victory in the 400-meter medley relay. “It’s just insane, …

Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance

NPR  

Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance Enlarge this image toggle caption Ian Walton/Getty Images Ian Walton/Getty Images Michael Phelps went out on top, wrapping up the greatest Olympic career ever with one last gold — his 23rd — on Saturday night. Here are the other highlights from Saturday: U.S. Women Rowers Take Third Straight Gold …

Michael Phelps' incredible Olympic journey: Revival in Rio sprung from despair in his heart
8 years, 7 months ago

Michael Phelps' incredible Olympic journey: Revival in Rio sprung from despair in his heart

Firstpost  

There weren’t too many mysteries that were beyond the intellect of a certain Albert Einstein. “Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth.” The great scientist, if alive today, would have wasted no time using the exact same words to capture the enormity of Phelps’ accomplishments in …

Rio Olympics 2016 medal tally: USA on top after day 6 with 38 medals
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016 medal tally: USA on top after day 6 with 38 medals

Firstpost  

At the end of day six, United States topped the medals tally with 38 medals; followed by China on 30, Japan on 22 medals and Australia on 15 medals. Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps swept to a jaw-dropping 22nd Olympic gold on Thursday to take US’ medal tally at the Rio Olympics to 38. Elsewhere, Rie Kaneto won Japan’s second …

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps wins 200m individual medley for historic 22nd gold
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps wins 200m individual medley for historic 22nd gold

Firstpost  

Michael Phelps seized another slice of Olympic history Thursday with a dominant victory in the 200m individual medley at the Rio Games, his fourth straight in the event. Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps seized another slice of Olympic history Thursday with a dominant victory in the 200m individual medley at the Rio Games, his fourth straight in the event. Phelps …

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 22nd gold in 200m individual medley
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 22nd gold in 200m individual medley

Live Mint  

Rio De Janeiro: Michael Phelps of the US won the Olympic 200 metres individual medley on Thursday to capture the 22nd gold medal of his career and become the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Games. It was yet another extraordinary swim for Phelps, 31, who has now won two individual and two relay golds at …

Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold medal
8 years, 7 months ago

Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold medal

Daily Mail  

Michael Phelps won his fourth gold medal of the Rio Olympics on Thursday night, crushing the field to claim the 200m individual medley. It amounts to an astonishing 22nd gold medal across the American's remarkable career and maintains his perfect record in the discipline, with Phelps having won the medley in each of the past four Games. Gold medalist Michael …

Michael Phelps Breaks 2,000-Year-Old Record For Individual Olympic Titles
8 years, 7 months ago

Michael Phelps Breaks 2,000-Year-Old Record For Individual Olympic Titles

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When he was 15, Michael Phelps dreamed about one day winning a gold medal in the Olympics. Enough golds to further cement his status as the most-decorated Olympian of all time and ― somehow even more impressively ― enough individual victories to break a more than 2,000-year-old Olympic record, set by Leonidas of Rhodes in 152 B.C. …

Phelps Wins Gold In The Men's 200 IM, Beating Lochte And A Talented Field
8 years, 7 months ago

Phelps Wins Gold In The Men's 200 IM, Beating Lochte And A Talented Field

NPR  

Phelps Wins Gold In The Men's 200 IM, Beating Lochte And A Talented Field Enlarge this image toggle caption Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images It was expected to be closer than this — but in their fourth race in the men's 200-meter individual medley, Michael Phelps took gold, as usual, and Ryan Lochte faded out of medal contention in …

On Michael Pehlp’s 21st Olympics Gold, Twitteratti come up with hilarious memes
8 years, 7 months ago

On Michael Pehlp’s 21st Olympics Gold, Twitteratti come up with hilarious memes

India TV News  

American Michael Phelps won his 20th and 21st gold medals of the Olympics on Tuesday, thus creating a feat, many would not even dream to achieve. Phelps made up for one of the rare losses in his brilliant career by winning the 200-meter butterfly on Tuesday night, a victory that sent him climbing into the stands to kiss his 3-month-old …

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says 'there wasn't a shot in hell' of losing out on 21st medal
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says 'there wasn't a shot in hell' of losing out on 21st medal

Firstpost  

Michael Phelps won two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21 golds and cement his legendary status. Phelps beat Japan’s Masato Sakai by just four hundredths of a second to take the 200m butterfly and later anchored the US 4x200m freestyle relay team to victory. “I honestly I don’t know at this very moment where that …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 4 highlights: Michael Phelps' 21st gold, green water, security fears and more
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 4 highlights: Michael Phelps' 21st gold, green water, security fears and more

Firstpost  

In an unforgettable display of Olympic power Michael Phelps won two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21 golds and entrench his legendary status. His majestic display came on a day that Hungary’s ‘Iron Lady’ Katinka Hosszu took her third gold of the week while American gymnast Simone Biles made a flying start to her bid …

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 21st gold in freestyle relay
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 21st gold in freestyle relay

Live Mint  

Rio De Janeiro: Michael Phelps claimed his second gold medal in one night and the 21st of his career as the US won the men’s 4x200 metres Olympic freestyle relay on Tuesday. The most successful Olympian of all time swam the final leg to extend his career tally to a total of 25 medals, also including two silver and two …

Rio 2016: Michael Phelps’ magic continues, bags 21st Olympic gold medal
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio 2016: Michael Phelps’ magic continues, bags 21st Olympic gold medal

India TV News  

Record-breaking Michael Phelps extended his tally to 21 Olympic gold medals as he won individual and team titles at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday. Entering the arena like a gladiator, his face a granite mask of concentration, Phelps dominated a grudge final le Clos had billed as "Ali versus Frazier" to become the oldest individual swimming gold medallist in Olympic …

Michael Phelps Wins His 19th Olympic Gold
8 years, 7 months ago

Michael Phelps Wins His 19th Olympic Gold

Huff Post  

RIO DE JANEIRO - Michael Phelps made all the difference as he won the 19th Olympic gold medal of his astonishing career on Sunday and helped the U.S. men’s team to victory in the 4x100 meters freestyle relay. “It was so loud, I don’t think I’ve ever heard something like that.” The most decorated Olympian of all time has now …

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps leads Team USA in hope of final hurrah
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps leads Team USA in hope of final hurrah

Firstpost  

Once again Olympic legend Michael Phelps leads the mighty United States into battle in the Olympic competition pool. Rio de Janeiro: Once again Michael Phelps leads the mighty United States into battle in the Olympic competition pool, where traditional rivals Australia are just one country with the Americans in their sights. “Nobody is busy with what happened or what might …

Michael Phelps triumphs over Ryan Lochte at US Olympic Swimming trials in 200m medley
8 years, 8 months ago

Michael Phelps triumphs over Ryan Lochte at US Olympic Swimming trials in 200m medley

Firstpost  

Michael Phelps will go for a fourth straight 200m medley gold in Rio after out-dueling old foe Ryan Lochte in a thriller at the US Olympic swimming trials. Omaha: Michael Phelps will go for a fourth straight 200m medley gold in Rio after out-dueling old foe Ryan Lochte in a thriller at the US Olympic swimming trials on Friday. It’s …

Michael Phelps: '100%' ready for Rio
9 years ago

Michael Phelps: '100%' ready for Rio

China Daily  

China is seeing a surge in sports participation, and maybesomeday it will have an Olympic swimmer who can strive for the success of American swimming legend Michael Phelps. Michael Phelps, the American swimmer who has won the most medals of any Olympic competitor, talks about his training and preparation for his last splash in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Phelps, …

Phelps to come out of retirement ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics
10 years, 11 months ago

Phelps to come out of retirement ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics

Firstpost  

Michael Phelps will come out of retirement next week, the clearest signal yet that he is getting ready to make an Olympic comeback at 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. Michael Phelps, the most decorated swimmer of all time, will come out of retirement next week, the clearest signal yet that he is getting ready to make an Olympic comeback at …

The five most memorable Michael Phelps moments
10 years, 11 months ago

The five most memorable Michael Phelps moments

Firstpost  

Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement to swim next week at the Arena Grand Prix in Arizona. Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian ever, is coming out of retirement to swim next week at the Arena Grand Prix in Arizona. The swimmer’s camp is remaining low-key about the comeback, refusing even to acknowledge it’s the first step toward competing …

Is Michael Phelps making a return to competitive swimming?
11 years, 4 months ago

Is Michael Phelps making a return to competitive swimming?

Firstpost  

Phelps retired after winning four gold and two silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics to take his career tally to 22, 18 of which were gold. Michael Phelps has rejoined the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s drug testing programme in a signal the most decorated Olympian could be considering a return to the swimming pool in time for the Rio de …

London 2012 Olympics: Michael Phelps helps United States win 4x100m relay
12 years, 7 months ago

London 2012 Olympics: Michael Phelps helps United States win 4x100m relay

Daily Mail  

Michael Phelps brought to an end an unparalleled career as he bowed out of the Olympics with 18 gold medals and 22 overall. Farewell: Michael Phelps retired on a high after winning the 4x100m medley relay His London Games did not start off so well with fourth place in the 400m individual medley - his worst result since Sydney - …

Phelps ends career with 18th gold
12 years, 7 months ago

Phelps ends career with 18th gold

The Hindu  

The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Reclaiming the lead with his trademark butterfly stroke, the one most people first saw in Sydney a dozen years ago, Phelps won the 18th gold of a mind-boggling career in the 4x100m medley relay on Saturday. When it was done, Phelps hugged his teammates Matt Grevers, Brendan Hansen and …

Phelps Wins His 18th Gold Medal, As His Olympic Career Ends
12 years, 7 months ago

Phelps Wins His 18th Gold Medal, As His Olympic Career Ends

NPR  

Phelps Wins His 18th Gold Medal, As His Olympic Career Ends Enlarge this image toggle caption Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images Swimming the final race of his Olympic career, Michael Phelps gilded his resume just a bit more, helping the U.S. men's 4x100m medley relay team claim the gold medal at London's aquatic center. Phelps turned away a surprising …

Well done Michael! Obama tweets Phelps his congratulations on becoming greatest ever Olympian
12 years, 7 months ago

Well done Michael! Obama tweets Phelps his congratulations on becoming greatest ever Olympian

Daily Mail  

Michael Phelps, the most successful Olympian of all time, has been personally congratulated by USA president Barack Obama. Barack Obama offered his congratulations to Phelps after his victory Phelps, who won silver earlier on Tuesday in the 200m butterfly, took gold in USA's 4x100m freestyle relay to officially become the greatest ever Olympian. Meanwhile, Fran Halsall and James Goddard both …

Phelps Will Not Try For 8 Medals This Year
12 years, 8 months ago

Phelps Will Not Try For 8 Medals This Year

NPR  

Phelps Will Not Try For 8 Medals This Year Enlarge this image toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images Michael Phelps, the American Olympic swimming star, will not try to repeat his incredible feat of Beijing. Phelps collected eight gold medals in 2008, which essentially cemented his place as the the best swimmer the world has seen. …

World Swimming: Phelps Takes 3rd Gold
13 years, 7 months ago

World Swimming: Phelps Takes 3rd Gold

India TV News  

Shanghai, July30: Without Milorad Cavic to challenge him—or Ryan Lochte—Michael Phelps registered a comfortable win in the 100-meter butterfly at the swimming world championships Saturday. Cavic, who is still regaining his form following back surgery, didn't advance from morning heats Friday, while Lochte, who edged Phelps for gold in the 200 freestyle and 200 individual medley, wasn't entered. Then Phelps …

PIECES OF EIGHT
16 years, 7 months ago

PIECES OF EIGHT

LA Times  

Time Staff Writer BEIJING -- Michael Phelps knew what he was talking about all these years about being the first Michael Phelps and not the second Mark Spitz. He won five individual events and three relays, and needed Lezak’s cliffhanger of an anchor against French star Alain Bernard and then the classic, and controversial, finish on Saturday morning in the …

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