What? It's only been five days?
Prove it!
I had already pretty much had it with Michael Phelps and then I came across this bombshell. The guy went to the University of Michigan.
That's it, he's off the list.
Do we really need this guy jammed down our throats anymore? Aren't there more then 100 athletes representing the U.S. in China?
He is obviously a very, very good swimmer. Perhaps that's the king of all understatements.
Do we even need to be told anymore that the swimmer that finished first broke a world record? What's that worth when it's clearly attributed to the suit and the pool?
The U.S. women's basketball team is beating everyone by 50 POINTS. If they win the gold that will count as one medal.
Phelps is picking up multiple gold medals in only a few hours. People go to the store for cigarettes with less frequency.
I'm not saying he's a bad dude and I'm not saying he's not a very accomplished athlete. I think the total and complete lack of historic perspective is ridiculous.
Can you really say someone is the "best ever" when you're giving them that title before they even finish a race?
IF the guy sweeps gold in every race he participates in, well, that's impressive. Until that happens, I'm not willing to anoint him the greatest of all time anywhere, anytime for any reason.
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He has already won more gold medals than any other olympic athlete ever.
Also, he didn't attend michigan...he merely trains with their team.
According to Wikipedia (the great bastion of truth), Phelps "attended" Michigan.
Frankly, it doesn't matter eithe way. Fraternizing with Wolverines is enough to get you on my shit list.
He wears the swim cap and the sweatshirt. That's enough douchebaggery for me.
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