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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard stories: 3 news summaries

Phelps' Bond With Dad
Hardly Golden

Pop a Beijing no-show; Mike's also getting no love from Beard

Aug 20, 08 3:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Phelps’ estranged dad, who’s had a peripheral role in the swimming sensation’s life since divorcing his mom when the boy was 9, has not contacted his son once during the Olympics, Fred Phelps tells the New York Post. "He's so busy, I'm sure not even his... More »

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Michael Phelps • 2008 Beijing Olympics • celebrity • Fred Phelps • Amanda Beard

 Swimmer Takes
 Fur Protest to Beijing 

American is first athlete to protest at Games, but display is low-key

Aug 6, 08 1:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Amanda Beard became the first athlete to protest at the Olympic Games today, revealing a huge nude photo of herself outside the athlete’s village in Beijing. Eschewing Darfur or Tibet, the US swimmer blasted fur clothing in the ad for PETA. “The Olympics are a great forum for... More »

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nudity • 2008 Beijing Olympics • fur • PETA • Olympic protests • Amanda Beard

 Busy Beard
 Narrows Focus
 to Beijing 

Three-time Olympian puts endorsements aside to shoot for fourth Games

Jun 29, 08 12:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Three-time Olympian Amanda Beard has endorsements and extracurriculars to worry about, but only one thing really matters right now: this week's Olympic swimming trials. The red-carpet fixture and onetime Playboy cover model is all business as she dives into the pool of hopefuls competing to represent the US in breaststroke... More »

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2008 Beijing Olympics • swimming • Playboy • USA Swimming • Olympic trials • Amanda Beard

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