American star swimmer Michael Phelps (L) arrives at the National Aquatics Center, or the Water Cube, for a training in Beijing, China, August 4, 2008. This is the first time for Phelps to swim at the venue.

American star swimmer Michael Phelps arrives at the National Aquatics Center, or the Water Cube, to participate in a training in Beijing, China, August 4, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency August 6, 2008)