Michael Phelps Named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year

“Sports Illustrated” announced their Sportsman of the Year this morning and it’s, who else but, Olympian Michael Phelps. The 23-year-old winner of eight Gold Medals in Beijing is the first swimmer to be so honored by the venerable magazine. “Sports Illustrated” editor, Terry McDonell called the selection of Phelps “the easiest choice I have made.”
Last year’s winner was more traditional, former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Brett Favre. Congrats to Michael.
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