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Phelps

American  
[felps] / fɛlps /

noun

  1. William Lyon 1865–1943, U.S. educator and literary critic.

  2. a male given name.

Phelps British  
/ fɛlps /

noun

  1. Michael ( Fred ). born 1985, US swimmer, who won a record eighteen gold medals at three Olympic Games: six in 2004, eight in 2008, and four in 2012

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Junior Zion Phelps, in his first season running track for Loyola and a defensive back and receiver in football, is the king of the 100 meters vs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

As a former headteacher who had taught Cameron, Phelps met Judge through the teenager's mother and her foundation.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Another football player showing off speed was Loyola defensive back Zion Phelps in his first year of running track.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The only athlete in Winter or Summer Games history with more Olympic titles is American swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 23 golds.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Six additional witnesses were invited into the parlor of the Phelps House.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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