09.03.08

Gold

Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Puzzle by David J. Kahn, edited by Will Shortz
MICHAELPHELPS (36A. Subject of this puzzle); The Baltimore BULLET (nickname of 36-Across); WORLDRECORDTIME (4D. What each of seven 36-Across events at the 2008 Olympics ended in); EIGHTGOLDMEDALS (7D. Singular achievement by 36-Across at the 2008 Olympics); BUTTERFLYSTROKE (10D. One technique used by 36-Across) and SPEEDO (6D. Brand name associated with 36-Across) are the interrelated entries of this Wednesday crossword puzzle.
Huzzah!
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