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Phelps talks about lessons learned in Olympics, his own foibles in new book

Updated: December 8, 2008, 7:01 PM ET
Associated Press

Jason Lezak was nearly a full length behind Frenchman Alain Bernard on the final turn of the 400-meter freestyle relay at the Beijing Olympics, putting Michael Phelps' bid for a historic eight gold medals in jeopardy.

But Bernard made "a stupid, and what would turn out to be colossal, mistake" that allowed Lezak to pull out an amazing comeback victory.

Phelps recalls the moment in a new book, "No Limits: The Will to Succeed," available in stores Tuesday.

"After the flip, instead ...

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