Michael Phelps is not just an Olympic athlete, he is an American icon. At the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing, China, Michael Phelps won a world-record eight gold medals. It was something that was unheard of and have never been done before. The way in which he completed this amazing task was quite a journey. He was a part of several relay teams that won three golds and the rest of the gold medals he won were individual events. He set world records in seven of the eight gold medals that we won, and the one that he did not set a world record in, he still set an olympic record in that event. In the 100 meter butterfly race, Michael Phelps won by the smallest possible margin. He was able to claim a victory by an incredible .01 seconds. Phelps was outstanding in the 2008 summer olympics, for he finished above 14countries by himself in the medal counts. He currently possesses 16 gold medals, the most ever by any athlete. Michael Phelps has not only changed the sport of swimming just through his performances in the olympics, but he has represented the United States of America in a great deal of positive ways. He is now an American icon and a role model to numerous people. Even if you do not enjoy watching sports or don't have any interest in them, his success at the olympics will go down in history forever. The olympics is a tradition that is highly celebrated worldwide. Countries have a lot of pride in their countries and take the olympics seriously. America was fortunate to have an individual like Michael Phelps represent our country in a very positive way.
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I do agree that by breaking all of the world and Olympic records that he did this summer he has became an American icon. If you need proof just look at the media. Phelps has appeared at the VH1 music video awards, he is in commercials, and the news has covered his new swim program.You don't see the other athletes from the Olympics as much as you see Phelps after his record success. His victories excited everyone who was able to watch them, especially the race that he narrowly won against Cavic. Everyone wanted to watch and see if he could do what had not been done before, and he did. After he succeed he was a popular subject for people to talk about. So I do agree he will go down in history for his success at the Olympics.
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