There are times when we watch/witness extradordinary individual achievments but don't recognize them at the time as records that will stand for decades to come. Michael Phelps is now at the top of the scale in the swimming event catorgory. Now one understands his huge desire to win and appreciates his rigouous 365 day nonstop training schedule for 4-5 years leading upto the Bejing Olympics.
From the NY Times.
LONDON — One by one, his rivals formed a handshake line behind the blocks at London Aquatics Centre and paid homage to Michael Phelps, the lord of the Olympic rings. In his racing finale on Saturday night, as a member of the United States men’s 4x100-meter medley relay, Phelps collected his 22nd medal, and 18th gold.
Phelps transformed swimming, inspiring a generation at home and abroad, by building an audacious program out of grit, guts and a burning desire to make swimming cool for children all over the world.
“I wanted to change the sport and take it to another level,” Phelps said.
Mission accomplished.
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