Michael Phelps… One of the Greatest

In the men’s two hundred meter butterfly, Michael Phelps garnered gold. He edged the world record. In the men’s four man, eight hundred meter relay, the United States garnered gold. They obliterated the world record. With these results, Phelps amassed a milestone. In the 2008 Olympics, he has won five gold medals. In his career, he has won eleven.

Obviously, Phelps is stellar. He is an excellent athlete. He is an exemplary individual. Concerning his career, one could exhaust superlatives. Phelps transcends categorization. He transcends explanation. He is not merely an Olympian. He is an athletic icon.