The latest buzz in Beijing is emanating from the pool housed inside the magnificent “water cube”. All eyes are transfixed on one man, Michael Phelps, the human porpoise. There is no doubt in any one’s mind that Phelps is an amazing swimmer, quite possibly the best Olympian swimmer of all times. If Phelps surpasses Mark Spitz’s 7 gold medals in the 72′ Munich Olympics then he will unquestionably be the greatest Olympic swimmer of all times. As of now Phelps has 11 gold medals, 6 from Athens 04′ and 5 from Beijing. With 3 events left he has the opportunity of sweeping this summer’s swimming competition, giving Phelps 14 total golds. Phelps has already surpassed the previous record of 10 total gold medals held by fellow swimmer Mark Spitz and track and field legend Carl Lewis; making Phelps the winningest Olympian in history.
The best swimmer is not the best athlete
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