Phelps Doesn't Disappoint: 8 Gold Medals

Michael Phelps didn't disappoint his fans tonight, winning his record-setting 8th Gold Medal in this 2008 Beijing Olympic Games with the U.S. men's 4X100m medley relay team. This beats the previous record of 7 Gold Medals in one Olympic Games, held by Mark Spitz for 36 years. This accomplishment is simply amazing. I am not sure we will see another athlete of this caliber for a very long time.

Dara Torres also won 2 Silver Medals tonight in the Women's 50m Freestyle and Women's 4X100m Medley Relay. This is an amazing feat in itself, but seems especially amazing when you consider Torres barely had time to get off of the medal stand and put her swim cap on after winning her first race in order to participate in the relay. Overall, a very special night for the U.S. Olympic swim team. Sphere: Related Content