Phelps Wins 8th Gold: Breaks Spitz's Record
BEIJING — Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics as a member of the victorious U.S. 400-meter medley rel...
BEIJING — Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics as a member of the victorious U.S. 400-meter medley rel...
Jack Hidary | Posted 09.16.2008 | Home
Prospects did not look good for a gold two laps into the medley. Backstroke was first -- the US was in the top three but no decisive lead here.
Jack Hidary | Posted 09.12.2008 | Entertainment
At the final turn of the 150m it became clear that Phelps could take it. The entire stadium stood as the swimmers neared the final touch. Phelps not only won the gold but set a new world record.
AP | Posted 09.16.2008 | Home