Michael Phelps: This Year's Sportsman
Posted Dec. 2, 2008 at 1:28 pm by Don WardUs swimming geeks can still live vicariously via Olympian Michael Phelps. After winning eight gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics... Rather... After winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Sports Illustrated tabbed the 23-year old, and his perfect breast stroke, with its highest award.
USA! USA! USA!
At any rate, it's a less dubious honor than having to perform a "Risky Business" sendoff with A-Rod, Kobe Bryant and Tony Hawk...
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