BEIJING - Now, he's off to the races - six more of them. Thanks to an astounding victory in the 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay today, capped by a fantastic anchor leg from Jason Lezak, Michael Phelps's quest for a record eight Olympic gold medals has shifted into high gear. (Full article: 757 words)

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