- See Less -Michael Phelps
Michael has dominated his peers since he was twelve years old. In 2000 he was a surprise qualifier in the 200 butterfly who went on to final in that event. By 2003 he had surpassed Ian Thorpe as the world's best swimmer. Expectations for Phelps are so high that he was considered a disappointment when he "only" won a gold medal in six events at the 2004 Olympics.
In 2008 he achieved his goal of 8 gold medals in very impressive form setting 7 World Records in route to his 8 Olympic Championships. In between 2004 and 2008 Michael trained at Club Wolverine in Michigan, but after the Beijing Olympics he returned to his home club North Baltimore Aquatic Club.
“btw was he wearing a FS-Pro? I know it's suit talk, but that makes his swims almost even more impressive”
Congratulations. You made the New York Times, color photo.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/16/sports/othersports/16phelps.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=phelps&st=cse
Thanks for all your support
“SI has a nice picture of the back/top of your head, Garrett (and your comparatively cheap camera). Good work!”
His DPS was longer than ever, he must not have pushed it or he has improved some on his 200 stroke.
Good start btw, his 100m fly has to be good now.
“OK, I found his time, 1:50,46 and 2nd fastest to the final. (video)
Nice stroke, looks good. But what can the rest of this field do in the final?
Top'8 in the world atm. is 1:46,63 to 1:45,83”
Better than the competition he had. Vanderkaay was closest.
http://www.swimnetwork.com/videos/v/20090515/charlotte_men_s_200m_free_a_final-16541.html
Nice stroke, looks good. But what can the rest of this field do in the final?
Top'8 in the world atm. is 1:46,63 to 1:45,83
“SI has a nice picture of the back/top of your head, Garrett (and your comparatively cheap camera). Good work!”
“Garrett - I thought you are tall - over 6'3". The camera angle looks like Phelps is a good 6 inches taller than you”
ps garrett way to get in there and actually ask a good question.