Phelps to Chat About Chicago 2016

The hugely popular Michael Phelps will be participating in a live chat today to promote Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics. Phelps told Oprah this morning that he's focusing a lot of his energy on his newly announced foundation that will promote youth swimming programs and water safety.

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[1] | Albanyparkour

I'm sure the barely articulate jock will bring his civic planning experience and local expertise to his speech.

Go dog paddle ya big git, and take yer damn Olympic bullcrap with ya.

Reply | September 3, 2008 4:13 PM

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[2] | celerysalt

AP, you eat your Wheaties today?

Grumpy, grumpy.

Reply | September 3, 2008 5:29 PM

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