Michael Phelps Headlines the Eric Namesnik Memorial Meet

Micheal Phelps will compete at the Eric Namesnik Memorial Meeting in Michigan this weekend.  The meet starts on Thursday at Phelps’ hometown pool in Michigan.  From the The Ann Arbor News…

The six-time Olympic gold medalist headlines an international field of swimmers at the Eric Namesnik Memorial Grand Prix, which begins Thursday and concludes Sunday. The meet will be held at the University of Michigan’s Canham Natatorium, where Phelps trains with Club Wolverine.

“It’s a star-studded event, with so many good athletes competing,” said meet manager Fernando Canales, the Michigan men’s swim team assistant coach. “Of course, Michael is the top Olympic athlete in the world.”

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