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19 Responses to “Michael Phelps makes Olympic history with 8th gold medal”

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  1. geronimo says:

    Male swimmers’ bodies are the best. His is particularly outstanding. Congrats on that and his 8 gold wins. It’s the only thing I’ve bothered watching so far in the Os.

  2. daisy424 says:

    Congratulations Michael 😛
    In his interviews, he comes across as a nice guy. Right Geronimo, great body.
    Go USA!

  3. xiaoecho says:

    That is one looong torso

  4. Ummm says:

    His body is actually a little freakish. This is probably what makes him a great swimmer. His torso is really loooong, and his arm-span is longer than his body height.
    Congrats to Phelps. He seems sweet.
    That being said, I’ve seen Cavic in person and he is FINE.

  5. czarina says:

    Congratulations to Michael Phelps–he has made this Olympic games something to remember.

  6. Kolby says:

    I watched every single one of his races. He’s a phenomenal athlete, and just a good person. I’m glad he swims for the US!

  7. DogRunner says:

    I haven’t missed any of his races and it has made this Olympics really memorable! Love him mum too!

  8. Orangejulius says:

    Interesting. My dad was a great swimmer and his arms were a full hand’s length longer than anyone else’s.

    I thought the sweetest thing was when he said when interviewed after winning, “I just want to see my Mom”. Aaaw!

  9. Kaiser says:

    I just love this kid so much – did anyone see his interview with Bob Costas? Phelps just seems like the sweetest, most focused, most decent Mama’s boy EVER.

    And I even love his little jug-handle ears. Marry me, Phelps!

  10. jaundicemachine says:

    I love ’em tall and gangly! Break me off a piece of that!

  11. caribassett says:

    yummy. He is absolutely gorgeous. And how can you not love a man who loves his Mom so much. He is fantastic.

  12. Codzilla says:

    What an incredible feat, especially for someone so young!

    Is his Dad in the picture? Haven’t heard him mentioned, but I only watched a handful of Phelps’ races, so I may have missed something.

  13. Kolby says:

    Codzilla – apparently he doesn’t have much of a relationship with his father. After his parents divorced, his mother raised him & his two sisters pretty much on her own.

  14. vdantev says:

    Good for him, we need something to give America some pride back that doesn’t involve blowing indigenous desert-dwelling folk of a different faith to tiny bits.

  15. Codzilla says:

    Thanks for the info, Kolby.

  16. Ron says:

    He really is a role model, whether he like it or not, for focusing, working hard, and acheiving your goal. What an amazing feat! Inspiring! Congratulations!

  17. brista says:

    I love him! All the swimmers, actually. Swimmers just seem so…real. Like you could actually hang out with them and they wouldn’t be self-important douche bags. Also, swimmers have great bodies. I better go join me a swim team…

  18. Kat says:

    He’s great. What a feat! I just hope he doesn’t go hog wild on the endorsement of products. Seeing him all over grocery store, or in TV ads every 5 minutes could become very annoying.

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