I'm really looking forward to seeing whether this Phelps kid can tie or beat Spitz's record for swimming medals. I watched him do the 400m IM yesterday, and holy shit, the kid is amazing. I hope he can do it.
But I also hope that, if he doesn't--and he's only human, in spite of the fact that he's an inspired and amazing swimmer--he doesn't get shit from people because of it. He's already won a gold. How many people in the world can claim that kind of honor? Not only that, but I think that the interest he's sparked in swimming will last for quite awhile.
So...yeah. Hopefully, he'll do it, but if he doesn't...well. It's still been pretty bloody amazing to watch him.
Posted by Liz at August 15, 2004 12:34 PM