Go Michael Phelps!!!
08-16-2008, 07:26 PM
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8 medals for McGlovin... I mean Michael Phelps..
Crazy, 8 gold medals. This guy is set for life now.
And he does look like McGlovin from Superbad....
Crazy, 8 gold medals. This guy is set for life now.
And he does look like McGlovin from Superbad....
08-16-2008, 08:24 PM
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Freakin amazing!!!! WHOOOOOO!!!! A lot of doubters for sure, but none bigger than Ian Thorpe from Australia, who used to rule the swimming world. I guess he can shut his trap now...
08-16-2008, 09:10 PM
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Did you guys see his agent earlier this week on the Today show? You guys know how much he's worth now, right? If you don't, you will die!!!! And you thought Olympians make no money. BAH!
Hahahahahahaha!
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And you know where he trains??? Ann Arbor, MI. Home of my alma mater THE University of Michigan!!! 
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='648410' date='Aug 17 2008, 12:10 AM
Did you guys see his agent earlier this week on the Today show? You guys know how much he's worth now, right? If you don't, you will die!!!! And you thought Olympians make no money. BAH!
Hahahahahahaha!
Hahahahahahaha!
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='648426' date='Aug 17 2008, 12:28 AM
No shit!!! That stretch faced Bruce Jenner is living proof...he's still living off his decathlon Gold Medal from the 1976 Summer Olympics.
http://www.brucejenneraviation.com/
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My ex kept a life size poster of Mark Spitz pasted on her wall. Wonder here is is now?
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='648536' date='Aug 17 2008, 09:22 AM
My ex kept a life size poster of Mark Spitz pasted on her wall. Wonder here is is now?
Mark Spitz is in Detroit, per an interview with him. They didn't say what he was doing , career wise. Unfortunately, the US IOC didn't get Spitz any tickets, etc to attend the games or he would have. He did seem very appreciative and supportive of Phelps going after the record (interviewed right after matching the 7 gold). It is hard to compare the two being such different ages, swimsuit tech, level of competitition, training methods, etc. Per NBC, Spitz did it with fewer strokes but more varied distances. Phelps is unique in doing all 4 strokes. I believe Phelps did more races in fewer days to achieve the 8 wins. Combined with the goggle issues, close calls, and team help, it truely is an amazing feat. One that few persons could ever dream of, let alone accomplish.