Phelps Breaks Record

Phelps Wins 8th Gold: Breaks Spitz's Record

AP | Posted 09.16.2008 | Home


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...

Live From the Water Cube: 8 Golds!!! Phelps and USA Team Make History Here in Beijing; Torres Wins Silver - Missed Gold by One-hundredth of a Second!

Jack Hidary | Posted 09.16.2008 | Home


Jack Hidary

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.

From the Water Cube: Phelps Delivers Gold

Jack Hidary | Posted 09.12.2008 | Entertainment


Jack Hidary

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.