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The thrill of victory at the Olympics

Michael Phelps of the U.S. celebrates winning gold in the men's 100m butterfly final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre August 3, 2012. Phelps, showing no signs of complacency after breaking every imaginable record in Olympic swimming, won the men's 100 metres butterfly gold medal at the London Games on Friday. On the eve of his retirement, he provided an unforgettable reminder of his incredible talent and determination when he came from seventh at the turn to overpower his rivals and win in a time of 51.21 seconds. REUTERS/Jorge Silva (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT SWIMMING)
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The thrill of victory at the Olympics

Michael Phelps had more celebrating to do later in the Games. Phelps took home the gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly, his final individual event, giving him 17 gold medals for his career. During the race, he came from seventh at the turn to overpower his rivals and win in a time of 51.21 seconds.

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