michael phelps--how many thing he will do it?

Originally posted by Tom Ellison Spitz did it “once” but that was “then”….and a whole lot has changed since “then”…. NOT in today’s times.........Not going to happen…..Now, doing that is as close to an exercise in futility as it gets.....and again..I HOPE I AM WRONG.... I disagree with your tone. He has a shot, however improbable. And it's a worthy pursuit because it brings wanted publicity to swimming as a sport. I also diagree with Evans and others who claim that if he fails to get 7 golds he'll be painted a "failure" ala Biondi. First , Phelps get's to start off with the 400 im certain gold and a likely world record rather than the immediate disappointment of Biondi's first race. Second, I'm sure that the Olympic commentators will prepare the US public for Phelps likely loss in the 200 free. In fact coming in predicted to win bronze Phelps will likely win silver and exceed expectations. The key will be whether Phelps, Keller and Lochte can step up in the 800 free relay to beat the Aussies. That will provide more than enough "exceed expectations" to keep the Phelps medal watch train on track even if he eventually loses to Crocker in the 100 fly.

Originally posted by Tom Ellison Spitz did it “once” but that was “then”….and a whole lot has changed since “then”…. NOT in today’s times.........Not going to happen…..Now, doing that is as close to an exercise in futility as it gets.....and again..I HOPE I AM WRONG.... I disagree with your tone. He has a shot, however improbable. And it's a worthy pursuit because it brings wanted publicity to swimming as a sport. I also diagree with Evans and others who claim that if he fails to get 7 golds he'll be painted a "failure" ala Biondi. First , Phelps get's to start off with the 400 im certain gold and a likely world record rather than the immediate disappointment of Biondi's first race. Second, I'm sure that the Olympic commentators will prepare the US public for Phelps likely loss in the 200 free. In fact coming in predicted to win bronze Phelps will likely win silver and exceed expectations. The key will be whether Phelps, Keller and Lochte can step up in the 800 free relay to beat the Aussies. That will provide more than enough "exceed expectations" to keep the Phelps medal watch train on track even if he eventually loses to Crocker in the 100 fly.