The story of the 2008 Olympic games has been American swimmer Michael Phelps. The 23-year old Baltimore, Maryland native was the third swimmer for the U.S. in the 4×100m medley relay. Phelps helped the Americans to a gold medal in the event, and in the process became the only athlete ever to win eight gold medals at any Olympics.
After the event, Bob Costas gave us this golden nugget before NBC went to commercial:
“As we told you at the beginning of the Games, eight is a lucky number in China. Well, they started the Olympics at eight o’clock …read more

Well, not really the “Holy Grail,” but it is a quest for gold; what could be his eighth gold medal of the 2008 Olympic games. Michael Phelps is currently preparing for his eighth and final race at Beijing, the 4×100m medley relay.
In just about 40 minutes, Phelps will be just diving into the pool at his chase for legendary status. There are some people who don’t want Phelps to stop swimming (see NBC ratings). But all good things have to come to an end. And whether Phelps and the Americans win or lose the 4×100m medley …read more