Monday, August 25, 2008
Why Michael Phelps is No Carl Lewis
Now that the Olympics are over, I'm enjoying the commentary. Especially this piece on Why Michael Phelps is Not the Greatest Olympiad. He may end up the richest, and he's certainly impressed me with his modesty. But swimming and track are not the same, that's for sure. Let's just hope when he decides to retire he doesn't do a marathon for a publicity stunt.
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I find that somewhat comical. You really can't compare two different sports in the same way. I suppose the article makes for a great conversation starter. ;)
Well Lewis won medals in Track AND Field.
Phelps participated in Swimming and Diving, but won only in Swimming :-)
I have nothing against Michael Phelps, but he certainly is a "made for TV" character (cute kid with a compelling life story) in a "made for TV" sport (short bursts of activity with plenty of time for commercial breaks).
I'd go for Steve Redgrave as a greater Olympiad over Phelps. The early morning rowing sessions in the depths of winter, for twenty years - enough to make anyone gulp.
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