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08/17/2008: "Wow..."

Michael Phelps set out before the Beijing Games with the most audacious goal in the history of the modern Olympics, to win eight gold medals at a single Games.
He did it. And more. He elevated himself, his family, his team and his country. He made people around the United States - indeed, around the world - pay attention to his sport and to the way an American not only invites challenge but deals with pressure and expectation.

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On the butterfly race- it was amazing to watch him stretch to a win- it is fun to watch people set such high goals- reminds us all that anything is possible!

La said on Monday, August 25th @ 10 :03 PM CST

he is amazing!

beth said on Tuesday, August 19th @ 09 :31 AM CST

He sure was exciting to watch. I thought he was my kid I would get so excited and up tight. That is the young man to use as a role model. You pick them good Mattie! Mom

hot mama said on Monday, August 18th @ 07 :30 AM CST

I think it was cool- everyone was tuning in every night just to see whether he could do it. It was so exciting - and that is what the Olympics should be.

Kay said on Sunday, August 17th @ 09 :15 PM CST

Also very rich, there were a few million in sponsership dollors for his success!

Bob said on Sunday, August 17th @ 07 :26 PM CST

3 words...what an athlete!
He's amazing and quite an athlete and role model.

mattie said on Sunday, August 17th @ 05 :03 PM CST