London Olympics: Phelps collects 18th gold medal in final race

Saturday, August 4, 2012 | 4:14 p.m. CDT; updated 8:14 p.m. CDT, Saturday, August 4, 2012

LONDON — The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Michael Phelps headed into retirement the only way imaginable — with another gold medal.

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