Phelps already eyeing more gold in London

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LONDON (AFP) — US swimming sensation Michael Phelps warned Sunday that he is already eyeing more gold at the London Games in 2012.

Phelps became the most decorated medallist in Olympic history with 14 gold medals from Beijing and Athens, including a record eight gold in China, the most by an athlete at any single Games.

But rather than sitting back and enjoying his achievements, the 23-year-old from Baltimore is already preparing himself for the challenge of the London Games in four years time.

And after arriving in London for the Olympic handover party he explained how he was hoping to take his swimming skills to another level, including tackling new events such as the backstroke.

"Olympic athletes dream of being part of the Olympics every four...