when you set the world record and beat your own world record at the olympics you are pretty awesome. maybe not 7 gold medals awesome, but pretty dam awesome nonetheless.

RowdierBob

Australia13018 Posts

August 15 2004 12:13 GMT

#22

We wont lose the 4x200m

It just isnt possible!

chobopeon

United States7342 Posts

August 15 2004 12:18 GMT

#23

I can't wait for track.

That said, it's actually a lot of fun to watch swimming. Especially instead of floor gymnastics. I don't know enough to say if he is being overrated though.

Klogon

MURICA15980 Posts

August 15 2004 14:49 GMT

#24

It would suck trying to live up to a hype of 8 gold metals... I'd be like "just let me swim!" 'cause when people expect you to get 8... that's just rediculous.

STIMEY d okgm fish

Canada6140 Posts

August 15 2004 14:57 GMT

#25

olympics is so whitebread, if ur in the olympics u have to just keep ur mouth shut to the public and smile and wave its so boring.. cuz they're "representing the great united states" which apparently means u smile a lot and have no opinions

NeverTheEndlessWiz

Singapore827 Posts

August 15 2004 15:01 GMT

#26

y not everyone just shut up and let him swim ^-^;;

FeeLdAfuRy

Australia290 Posts

August 15 2004 16:32 GMT

#27

Phelps test will be tonight. If he can overcome Hoogenband and Thorpe in the 200m I will be genuinly floored by the spread of his ability. As it stands he's winning medals in the more undercompetitive areas of swimming. Not to rag on forms of swimming, but freestyle is where its at. Win this and he is the man.

That said: Go Thorpey

Renots_Potiomkin

Micronesia26 Posts

August 15 2004 17:59 GMT

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Micronesia26 Posts

August 15 2004 18:23 GMT

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Micronesia26 Posts

August 15 2004 18:28 GMT

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Casper...

Liberia4948 Posts

August 15 2004 18:33 GMT

#31

ian thorpe owns him

Casper...

Liberia4948 Posts

August 15 2004 18:34 GMT

#32

(except in the 400 medley)

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Micronesia26 Posts

August 15 2004 18:36 GMT

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Energies

Australia3225 Posts

August 15 2004 18:55 GMT

#34

It's not really fair to Compare Phelps with Thorpe. Thorpey's Prime was 2-3 years ago. Whilst Phelps is in his prime at the moment.

But if they both met up in there prime and raced Thorpe > Him. Hands down.

amat

United States1788 Posts

August 15 2004 18:57 GMT

#35

Just total their medals after this Olympiad to determine who is better. No need for speculation.

HorsementalitY

United States1159 Posts

August 15 2004 19:09 GMT

#36

ya i agree, american media normally goes overboard over hyping ppl, but there is not over hype when it comes to thos Phelps guy, hes simply amazing, and hes gonna go real close to that 7 golds

fbs

United Kingdom2476 Posts

August 15 2004 19:14 GMT

#37

People forget Spitz won 7 golds with 7 world records, truely amazing.

Also I think just as many people peak in the mid/late twenties as they do in their late teens. The Greek pool looks quite windy so maybe this will result in fewer world records.

amat

United States1788 Posts

August 15 2004 19:19 GMT

#38

Heat is also a factor, but I doubt it matters much; the steroids are so much better now than 4 years ago that most of the records will be shattered.

Mandalor

Germany2362 Posts

August 15 2004 19:26 GMT

#39

I don't think phelps is overrated
He won't win 7 medals (USA lost to south africa so 7 medals are unrealistic), but 5 I'm pretty sure he will win at least 5

fbs

United Kingdom2476 Posts

August 15 2004 19:30 GMT

#40

Breaststroke is his weakest stroke. AFAIK he needs to win the individual event to get on the breaststroke relay team??? This is unlikely (up against world record holder also from USA) so that's two gold out right there.