OLYMPICS SWIMMING QUOTES
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BEIJING (AFP) —
Amid his masterful performances at the Water Cube, Michael Phelps's days are a blur of massage and ice baths, sleeping and eating - lots of eating.
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"I have been eating a lot of pasta and pizza, a lot of carbs," said Phelps, who claimed his third gold medal in three days on Tuesday and his third world record.
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He is vying for an historic eight - which would surpass the 36-year-old record of US swimmer Mark Spitz of seven golds at one Games. To get there, Phelps must swim 17 times over the nine days of competition, and get enough rest and calories to keep the campaign alive.
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"I have been eating and sleeping as much as I can," said Phelps, who is sharing an apartment with five teammates in the Olympic Village.
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"I have woken up about 4:30 to 5am every morning, fallen back asleep for about an extra half-hour and then I have to get up.
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"It takes me a while to get up in the mornings, but it is the Olympics," added Phelps, whose prowess is the only reason the swimming schedule has been turned on its traditional head with finals in the morning and heats at night.
US broadcaster NBC lobbied for the switch the better to showcase Phelps in prime viewing time back home.
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