Column: Michael Phelps follows the GOAT path until the finish
8 years, 7 months ago

Column: Michael Phelps follows the GOAT path until the finish

LA Times  

The U.S. men’s 400-meter medley relay team -- Ryan Murphy, Cody Miller, Michael Phelps, Nathan Adrian -- listen to the national anthem after winning gold on Saturday night. It means a record 23 gold medals, and a record 28 overall, after his butterfly leg pushed the U.S. men’s team to a victory in the 400-meter medley relay. “It’s just insane, it’s mind-blowing,” Phelps said this week, and both phrases are insane understatements. “I’ve grown up watching Michael, he’s been the greatest swimmer as long as I can remember, but it’s so incredible to watch it in person,” said U.S. swimmer Maya DiRado, who then described watching him race her teammates.

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