Day 7: Hackett, Phelps stay on track for Olympic history

Grant Hackett of Australia Friday stayed on course to make history at the Beijing Olympics by qualifying for the men`s 1,500m freestyle final, while a US B team kept alive Michael Phelps` dream of winning an unprecedented eight gold medals by making it into the final of the 4x100m medley relay.

Image: Australia`s Grant Hackett prepares to compete in the men`s 1500m freestyle swimming heats.

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