Debbie Phelps has become an ad star, too

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Behind almost every great Olympic athlete is a dedicated mom. But only one has her own endorsement deals. Debbie Phelps, mother of the greatest Olympian ever, is proving to be a powerful brand in her own right. Johnson & Johnson, a family company, chose Debbie Phelps as the official "Mom of the Olympic Games." The distinction comes with a donation in her name to J&J’s global charity program and of course, a sugary-sweet ad, "Thank

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