There it is. The face of a winner. The greatest male swimmer of all time, eight time Olympian from The United States, Michael Phelps.
It is truly astonishing what he has accomplished at these Beijing Olympics.
Think of it. Mr. Phelps won in every competition. Eight times. some literally by a longer arm than his nearest opponent.
Some people may think that this comes naturally for Mr. Phelps. But it has not and does not come naturally or easy. I can personally attest to that.
My son was a high school swimmer. And, he had a less intensive regimen than does Mr. Phelps. But it was very early morning workouts, after school, weekends and a lot of food!
It was all on a smaller scale, but I can totally relate to what Mr. Phelps mother went through to find the best coach and to get her son to and from all the practices and events. Again, it is very hard work and commitment.
But look at the payoff. An amazing eight gold medals. Talk of being the greatest Olympian ever. And, I think a real humility that is instilled by a wonderful support system.
That is a winner. And that winner is Michael Phelps.
2 comments:
i bet you did have a "clearer" perspective with all he has done 64. good for phelps and good for all the aspiring swimmers out there!!!
He deserves every bit of praise he gets! He did himself and his country proud. That's America: focus, determination, and hard work.
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